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City of Jefferson, MO

City of Jefferson, MO is hiring: Senior Accounting Technician in Jefferson City

City of Jefferson, MO, Jefferson City, MO, United States


Salary : $40,616.00 - $60,924.00 Annually

Location : Jefferson City, MO

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 202412j

Department: Finance Department

Opening Date: 11/19/2024

Closing Date: 12/2/2024 11:59 PM Central

Description

The City of Jefferson is currently accepting applications for a Senior Accounting Technician for our Finance Department. This position will provide excellent customer service; greet customers; collect payments; answer billing questions; deal with delinquent accounts; set up new customer accounts; input data and perform other clerical duties related to Jefferson City Utilities sewer billings.

Examples of Duties

Ability to communicate with coworkers and citizens in person, over the phone and through mail.

Able to handle multiple line phone system.

Receive payments and give change and receipts if applicable, post to customer accounts.

Cash receipts will be balanced daily.

Processes weekly reports.

Accurately set up new accounts, process finals and adjustments as needed.

Answer inquires about customer accounts both in person and over the phone.

Collect delinquent accounts in accordance with standard operating procedures and provides proper guidance to delinquent customers to ensure balances will be paid.

Typical Qualifications

Physical: Ability to sit at computer for extended periods of time.

Mental: Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and procedures; business English, spelling, grammar, and arithmetic; use of office equipment. Ability to make moderately complex decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures; maintain office records; prepare accurate reports; perform office management details without referral to a supervisor; and computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Requires a high school diploma and accounting experience. An Associates' or technical degree in accounting or related field and one year of related experience preferred.

Supplemental Information

Must have computer skills in spreadsheet and word processing applications required.

This position will work Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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This position receives full benefits including: holiday, vacation, sick and other leaves; health, life, dental, and disabiity insurance benefits; optional dependent and other insurance benefits; LAGERS pension benefits; Employee Assistance Plan; paid training; tuition reimbursement and other fringe benefits.

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