CLASS TITLE

FISCAL

CLERK I GRADE 6 HOURLY ENTRANCE RATES STEP 1

• $19.58 STEP 2
• $20.56 STEP 3
• $21.59 STEP 4
• $22.66 STEP 5
• $23.79 STEP 6
• $24.

99 See copy of Class Specifications attached for a general statement of duties, examples of work, required knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as acceptable experience and training. Receive applications for utility services or changes in services, explain billing practices to customers and applicants, receive utility payments, and receive customer inquiries and complaints. Must have a strong customer service background both in person and on the phone, be able to multi-task, and have good time management skills. Work involves operating a personal computer, generating timely and accurate customer utility bills and reports. Utility billing and accounting with considerable public contact. High school diploma required. Open to all. Competitive wage and benefits package to include (but not limited to): Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, Deferred Compensation Programs, Employee Assistance Program, Sick Leave Accrual

• verifiable sick leave from other, Ohio Public Employers accepted with no limit and Vacation Leave
• Up to five weeks with other, verifiable, Ohio Public Service Time.

Submit applications to:

City of Painesville, Human Resources Division, 7 Richmond Street, P.O. Box 601, Painesville, Ohio 44077-0601 or via email employment@painesville.com.

BLANK APPLICATION FORMS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE SWITCHBOARD ATTENDANT AT CITY HALL OR VIA THE CITY'S WEBSITE

www.painesville.com. The City of Painesville is a drug & alcohol-free employer. The City of Painesville, Ohio, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual, employee or applicant for employment, because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or ancestry, in the provision or accessibility of programs and services, or in employment practices. General Purpose for

Job :

Perform clerical fiscal work of some variety and complexity, involving the use of a networked personal computer and related equipment. Work involves responsibility for performing clerical work in the preparation and maintenance of bookkeeping and accounting records requiring the application of basic bookkeeping principles and practices to the maintenance of fiscal records and in the verification of reports. Work involves operating a personal computer and related data processing equipment in generating timely and accurate customer utility bills and reports. An employee of this class is usually assigned to a particular phase of the accounting function such as utility billing and accounting, income tax accounting, purchasing, or accounts payable, and may have considerable public contact. However, other duties of a general office nature are also performed and usually require operation of standard office machines, including an adding machine. Work is reviewed for the maintenance of high standards of accuracy and production and on basis of internal controls. DUTIES (The duties listed below are illustrative of the work performed by this classification. All duties are essential functions of the job unless otherwise noted with an asterisk.) Receives applications for utility services or changes in services; receive utility payments; Explains billing practices to customers and applicants; Receives customer inquiries and complaints; Prepares service orders for verification of meter readings, resolving high consumption complaints, changes in service, and turnoffs and turn-ons; Prepares delinquent accounts for follow-up; arranges for payment of delinquent accounts with customers; prepares collection reports and reports of delinquent accounts, new accounts and deposits. Operates a personal computer to transcribe data from source material into the computer; runs reports of consumption transactions, customer account delinquencies, unpaid encumbrances, receipts, and the like; Applies programmed corrective steps or standard techniques where stoppage can be corrected; maintain files, sorts and searches for needed data; Manually checks the accuracy of various files and reports; Trains new employees in procedures and operation equipment; Serves as relief switchboard operator.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

(Required to qualify for position)

Education:

High school diploma; supplemented by courses in bookkeeping and modern office practices.

Experience:

Some experience in accounting clerical work. A different combination of education and experience may be acceptable if deemed equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(Required for satisfactory performance. Those which may be acquired after hire are noted with an asterisk.)

Knowledge of :

Basic bookkeeping principles and procedures. Modern office management practices, procedures and equipment.

Skill and Ability to:

Maintain routine financial records. Prepare clerical and routine financial reports. Perform arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately. Deal tactfully and effectively with the customers and the general public. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and other employees. Operation of a personal computer, adding machine, and standard office machines. Follow instructions and procedures to transfer data into computer.

License or Certification Required:

None Physical Demands:

None Scheduling Demands and Constraints :

None Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.58

• $24.

99 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person