Utility Billing Specialist

City of Schertz

Applications Closed

Posted 6 months ago

Full Time

Schertz, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

The Utility Billing Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate billing for utility services and assisting customers with account queries. Daily tasks include processing payments, managing accounts, and preparing reports.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Job Description

 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

This is non-supervisory administrative position ensuring all customers are accurately charged for services. Daily duties include answering the telephone, assisting walk-in customers, the drive-thru window, assisting customers with account queries, establishing new services, disconnecting service, penalizing accounts, processing payments and maintaining a cash drawer. The position is responsible for assisting in preparing various reports, the collection of bad debts, and processing the return of insufficient funds checks. The employee must demonstrate tact and diplomacy in dealing with customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Receives payments, make change, issues receipts, posts transactions for utility billing, and maintains a daily payment register and cash drawer.

• Receives and processes deposits for water, wastewater, garbage, drainage and recycling.

• Processes customer applications for residential and commercial accounts.

• Provides information to the public by the following: in person, email, mail, and by telephone on inquiries pertaining to utility billing.

• Processes utility billing for all customers and assist staff with maintaining billing files on the computer and hard copy.

• Coordinates turn-on and turn-off for regular rotation of customers and for non-payment customers.

• Coordinates with the water / wastewater field division and the city’s garbage contractor to assure accuracy in repair of meters and the correct waste containers at each location.

• Assists with inputting new services along with customer’s information and enters all construction commercial garbage accounts (Roll offs) in the computer system.

• Prepare leak and waste adjustments for customers.

• Assisting staff with the collection of bad debt and processing the return of insufficient funds checks.

• Helps train new employees on all job aspects.

• Submits a monthly report on residential and commercial account activity.

• Does all aspects of Utility Billing.

• Performs other job-related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. One-year related experience preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Requires excellent customer service skills; ability to work with the public with courtesy, tact and respect; must have good computer skills and a working knowledge of Outlook and Excel; must have basic working knowledge of creating spreadsheets; good oral and written communication skills.

• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED

• Must have valid Texas driver’s license, or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

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Job Post Closing Date:  Open until filled

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City of Schertz

Follow your passions and pursue a career with the City of Schertz. We take pride in our community, value our employees, and are committed to providing excellent service. Schertz is known for its high quality of life, strong economy, and excellent public services. Working for the City of Schertz offers several benefits, such as competitive compensation, career development opportunities, job stability, and the opportunity to make a difference in the community. The City of Schertz has a diverse workforce and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals. The City of Schertz is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees who go above and beyond daily to serve the community. We highly value the work you do. To support our employees and their families, the City of Schertz offers excellent benefits including: Employer-Paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance for Employees Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) (2 for 1 matching) - Open to Full Time and Part Time 20+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Mental Health Benefits Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) Worker's Compensation Flexible Spending Accounts 457 Plans & Roth IRAs Tuition Reimbursement (Up to $2,000.00 per fiscal year) Flexible Schedules Available 12+ Paid Holidays a Year 12 Sick Days a Year (Roll Over) 12 Vacation Days a Year (Roll Over) Merit Pay Increases Schertz is a fast-growing Texas community, located just northeast of San Antonio, nationally recognized for its family atmosphere, foresight and innovation, commitment to economic prosperity, and workforce opportunities. The City of Schertz serves over 42,000 residents and several hundred businesses in various capacities. The City of Schertz is a full-service municipal organization, which means we offer positions in a wide variety of career fields. Whether you're looking to begin your career or advance it – or even end it on a high note – we have opportunities for you!

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