Utility Bookkeeper

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under direction of Head Bookkeeper and general supervision of City Administration, this position performs bookkeeping and office support tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Collects funds and under generally accepted procedures and department accounting policies, applies routine bookkeeping principles in keeping of accounts.

· Receives payments, monitors delinquent accounts.

· Maintains/updates customer accounts and service deposit records, enters and reviews data via computer.

· Operates all office equipment including typewriter, calculator and computer.

· Answers telephone providing information as requested or routes calls to appropriate authority.

· Operates radio dispatching systems.

· Assists in various purchasing tasks.

· Meets customers at public access counter, responds to inquiries and/or complaints in an appropriate manner; performs related work as required.

· Interacts with the public, other employees, and supervisors in a polite, calm and professional manner.

· As requested, runs errands within the city.

· May be transferred to assist other departments in performing other work.

· Acts to properly obey all orders given by supervisor(s) in charge of the position.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

· Knowledge of modern office methods, practices and equipment.

· Basic principles of accounting, the organization and its functions.

· Skilled in operating typewriter, computer, calculator and all office equipment.

· Ability to receive and implement office instructions, apply the system's policies and procedures to all phases of the job, perform mathematical operations, communicate effectively with co-workers, trainees, the public and all supervisory personnel.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training and experience that will allow the incumbent to acquire the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the required tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work performed by this position is performed primarily indoors; thus, no inclement weather is likely to be encountered. Normal work week is 40 hours. Call back to duty may be encountered to meet emergency response or extended workday requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.39 - $23.17 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• No experience needed

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Falls City, NE 68355: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person