Utility Billing Technician I

Brevard County; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevard County in Barefoot Bay is seeking a paraprofessional billing clerk to manage customer accounts, handle fees for services, and resolve inquiries. The role operates Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.

to 5 p.m., in the Barefoot Bay Utility Billing Office, with hourly pay between $22.94 and $25.23 based on experience. Requires an associate degree in Accounting or Finance (or a 1-year certificate with 1 year of related experience) and a valid Florida driver's license.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field.
• Or completion of a one-year certificate program in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field with one year of bookkeeping/ accounting experience.
• Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs experienced paraprofessional work creating, verifying, and maintaining customer account records.
• Collecting, depositing, and recording fees for services.
• Resolving customer service issues.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Department: Utility Services Department

Organizational Unit: Barefoot Bay Water and Wastewater

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$22.94 hourly to $25.23 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. South Area/Barefoot Bay/Barefoot Bay Utility Billing Office. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Performs experienced paraprofessional work creating, verifying, and maintaining customer account records; collecting, depositing, and recording fees for services; and resolving customer service issues.

REQUIREMENTS: Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field; OR completion of a one (1) year certificate program in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field PLUS one (1) year of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or a closely related field. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or manmade disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

This position is part of an established career ladder.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   • LIFT:10 lbs. or less
   • CARRY:10 lbs. or less
   • PUSH:10 lbs. or less
   • PULL:10 lbs. or less
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   • STAND:5 - 8 hours
   • WALK:1 - 3 hours
   • SIT:5 - 8 hours
   • DRIVE:1 - 3 hours
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
4. The employee must be able to:
   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop
5. The employee must have:
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Other; Use of both eyes
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   • N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   • In cold; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with noisy conditions; Other working conditions; Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
2. Other working conditions:
   • N/A