What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilities Cashier position at City of Paris?
Position: Utility Cashier
Reports to: Utility Billing Supervisor
JOB SUMMARY:Under general direction of the Utility Billing Supervisor, performs responsibilities and specialized operations related to customer accounts and receivables in the City of Paris Combined Utilities.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Employee will be primarily responsible for receiving and posting of utility payments from utility customers. Employee will be responsible for communicating with and working with other employees (meter readers, utility clerks, and accounts payable) in order to properly maintain all utility customer accounts. Employee will work directly with utility customers relative to their utility accounts in regard to new service, reconnection and disconnection of services. Other duties as assigned relative to utilities.
JOB SUMMARY
· Using excellent customer service skills; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public. Both in person and using excellent telephone etiquette.
· Maintain and update records of fiscal transitions manually or on the computer; post payments, and refunds to the appropriate account. Complete forms and logs to create record of such transactions / deposits, receipts, or invoices.
· Creates work orders and documents other issues with all utility departments
· Train on multiple job functions such as cashier, secretary, and accounting to serve as a back up to cover during absences
· Maintains weekly deposit log
· Assists with preparation of bills for mailing
· General duties including file maintenance, logs, record keeping; US monetary system for the purpose of making change, receiving payments, or making calculations.
· Serve as back up on variety of accounting procedures within the city offices.
· Other duties as assigned
Key Requirements
Working knowledge of general office practices and procedures. Demonstrating analytical and technical computer skills. Strong oral / written communication skills. Detail oriented cash handling.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City personnel and the public.
Lifting up to 25
Tools
Personal Computer, scanner, copier, telephone system, fax, internet
Salary: $14.83 an hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8a-5p
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $14.83 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- Day shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person