Assistant Utility Billing Clerk

Floating Administrative Assistant

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Performs responsible clerical and accounting work involving the preparation and maintenance of all accounts and records. Work is detailed, but closely coordinated to assure accuracy and performance prescribed by town procedures and policies.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

Serves first as cashier receiving cash in payments of accounts; maintains and balances cash drawer, computer, calculator and other standard office equipment, receives and replies to public requests concerning general services administered by the Treasurer Office. Performs other incidental clerical and accounting work in connection with other departments; performs related tasks as requested.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Maintain cash drawer and have the mathematical skills and ability to balance the drawer at the end of the day
• Answer questions related to Town Utilities, general services provided by the

Town, and other related questions in a kind, courteous manner

• Will have contact with the public daily and must possess the ability to meet the public and present an acceptable representation of the Town while providing services
• Will be trained to handle Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) transactions and will be required to answer DMV related questions daily
• Will be trained to process miscellaneous utility transactions. Such as, but not limited to: Utility work orders, entering utility data and sensitive customer information, track utility budget payments, answer and assist customers with utility questions via email, phone or person.
• Will be trained to enter purchase orders into accounting system and maintain documentation.
• Will be trained to enter & maintain data related to Finance, Treasurer & Bus departments.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of clerical practices; knowledge of general office practices and procedures; ability to perform detailed work with numerical data and make mathematical computations rapidly and accurately. Ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and associates; possess the ability to meet the public and present an acceptable representation while providing services. Ability to operate a typewriter, calculator, cash register and other office machines; ability to operate a computer after

initial periods of instruction. Knowledge of computer functions, language and the ability to learn new programs. Knowledge of business English and arithmetic; ability to organize work and establish priorities; ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of

Microsoft excel and Microsoft word is preferred.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND VOCATIONAL OR EDUCATIONAL TRAINING

Clerical experience required. Graduation from a standard high school course preferable supplemented by business school or college courses in accounting; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

The above job description is not to be construed as a complete listing or assignments that

may be given to any employee, nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed

in the description.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Blackstone, VA 23824: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17