Find & Apply For Billing Clerk / Specialist Jobs in Lovington, New Mexico

Pay:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour (DOE) Job description and skill requirements:

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

In performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees of the City of Lovington are expected to conform to the following: Uphold all principles of confidentiality and respect of all colleagues to the fullest extent. Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards inherent to the Public Sector. Interact in an honest, trustworthy and dependable manner with all citizens and employees of the City of Lovington. Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Must successfully clear employment and criminal background check Must successfully pass an alcohol/Drug Screen; positive results are disqualifying Physical assessment check Position Purpose Under the general supervision, the Utility Billing Clerk is responsible for performing utility billing and account maintenance functions, including processing payments, balancing daily transactions, assisting with billing cycles, and providing customer account support. This role requires accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to handle financial transactions and customer inquiries in a professional manner. This candidate must be a Team Player! Responsibilities Take utility payments Open, transfer, and close customer accounts Provide general office backup Maintain and file a variety of financial records Respond to requests and inquiries via phone or in-person from city employees and the public Interpret and explain a variety of departmental issues and policies Other duties as assigned Minimum Mandatory Qualifications One (1) to two (2) years of prior experience in customer service, cash handling/collections, or clerical/administrative support in an office setting required Accounting or bookkeeping experience highly desired Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word) Education High School Diploma or GED equivalent required Skills Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and equipment Knowledge of principles and procedures of cash handling. Demonstrate a consistently high standard of customer service. Preferred Qualifications Bilingual (English/Spanish) Experience with Tyler/Incode billing systems is highly desired

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate.

Physical demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, and hear. There may be prolonged periods of standing, keyboarding, and reading. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision.

Mental demands:

There are a number of deadlines associated with this position. The employee must also multitask with skilled detail. This position will interact daily with a wide variety of people on various and, at times, complicated issues.

Disclaimer:

The information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employees will be asked to perform other duties as needed.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person