Utility Billing Specialist I

Simon Property Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon Property Group in Indianapolis is seeking a Utility Billing Specialist I to complete and coordinate the calculation of utility charges for tenants at assigned facilities and to validate calculations performed by Energy Services staff or third party providers.

Responsibilities include ensuring accurate utility information, maintaining rate libraries, calculating charges for gas, water, electricity, and central plant/HVAC, and collaborating with paralegals, collectors, lease accounting, and

Qualifications

• Business degree or 4 years related experience required.
• Strong Excel and Access skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• General: Ensure accurate utility information is accounted for by property.
• ChargeCalculations: Complete charge adjustments for gas, water, electricity and central plant/HVAC; complete financial documentation.
• Operations: Coordinate with field personnel on utility allocations, meter readings, tenant changes/charges, and budgets information.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Access

MS Office

Job description

Job Location:

Corporate Indianapolis

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Utility Billing Specialist I completes and/or coordinates the calculation of utility charges for tenants at assigned facilities; validates calculations performed by other Energy Services personnel or third party providers. The Utility Billing Specialist I is responsible for the accounting of utility services at assigned facilities.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

General:

• Ensure accurate utility information is accounted for by property.
• Validate utility usages by property.
• Assist with the maintenance of utility rate libraries.
• Assist with maintenance of historical and calculated use libraries.
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of energy audits between third parties and property managers for assigned facilities.

ChargeCalculations:

• Based on monthly schedule, complete charge adjustments for assigned facilities for gas, water, electricity and/ or central plant/HVAC.
• Complete financial documentation as required
• For assigned facilities complete and evaluate utility allocations
• For assigned facilities work with paralegals, collectors, lease accounting, and accountant as related to questions regarding completed billings.

Operations:

• Work with field personnel as related to utility allocations, meter readings, tenant changes/charges, andinformationrelated to budgets.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Business degree or 4 years related experience required.
• Ability to research and compile analytical data.
• Expert Excel user with working knowledge of Access and other Microsoft Office applications.
• A high degree of verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate with various management levels is required.
• Strong organization and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task and achieve goals