We are looking for a driven ACCOUNTING/UTILITY SERVICE CLERK I to join our knowledgeable team at Tooele City in Tooele, UT.
Growing your career as a Full Time ACCOUNTING/UTILITY SERVICE CLERK I is an outstanding opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in planning, adaptability and have the right work ethic for the job, then apply for the position of ACCOUNTING/UTILITY SERVICE CLERK I at Tooele City today!
Tooele City is currently accepting applications for an ACCOUNTING/UTILITY CLERK I. You will work in a professional and busy office environment where there is a shared goal to provide a positive customer experience while servicing water utility accounts and other financial business with the City.
As an Accounting Clerk, you'll provide support as the central collection for all payments made to the City. You'll post payments to GL account lines, issue receipts, prepare reports, and assist with other entry level accounting duties in support of the finance office.
A big portion of your job will include servicing utility accounts. In a typical day, you can expect to:
Greet customers in person and over the phone; Explain policies, procedures, and schedules to customers; Set up Tooele City utility accounts; Receive payments and post them to appropriate accounts; Balance cash and checks to reports; Reconcile registers on a daily basis; Apply discretion, within established parameters, when dealing with unique or unusual situations; and, Generate work orders for utility service technicians as needed. This position does have challenging time periods including disputed account balances and water shut-offs for non-payment. If you have that special skill set to remain calm, empathetic, and professional when assisting upset customers or those incurring financial challenges, you'll do just fine completing these tasks.
Reliable and predictable attendance is essential. You must be available to work on the 1st and 15th of each month (or the business day following this day if they occur on the weekend) unless pre-scheduled or significant extenuating circumstances arise. These are very busy days in our office.
Qualifications generally include high school diploma (or GED); ability to calculate cash and financial transitions; one year of experience performing duties related to bookkeeping or accounting-related tasks and demonstrated competence in database applications, 10-key, typing, and operation of electronic cash receipting systems. Prior experience preparing financial deposits and balancing a cash drawer/till is desired.
DISCLAIMER - Tooele City is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Positions deemed safety-sensitive and/or that require a CDL are subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug/alcohol testing during employment. Background checks , including criminal history checks, are required for applicants age 18 and older. Criminal history records are not an automatic disqualification from employment with Tooele City. Our general background policies & procedures can be found on our website at this link - To be employed in a position that requires driving , you must possess and maintain a valid Utah State Driver License (or obtain prior to hire), 12 months experience driving (not including time for learner's permit), and have a driving record acceptable for Tooele City's insurance and risk management standards. Tooele City is an equal opportunity employer . Applicants needing an accommodation in the application or selection process may contact the HR office. Job Posted by ApplicantPro Benefits of working as a ACCOUNTING/UTILITY SERVICE CLERK I in Tooele, UT:
? Unlimited Growth Potential
? Company offers career progression opportunities
? Leading Industry Pay
