The City of Oakwood is recruiting to fill a full-time Account Clerk – Utility Clerk position in the Finance Department. This recruitment is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, mature and dependable individual, with excellent customer service skills.

This position is primarily responsible for the utility functions of the city, which includes: billing for refuse, water, sanitary sewer and stormwater (utility) charges; receiving utility payments; maintaining utility records; providing customer service for utility billing; processing billing of other miscellaneous city services and city assessments; issuance of birth & death records; and maintenance of several city databases.

Applicants must:

• have a High School Diploma/GED; and
• the completion of secondary education, or equivalent; or
• previous administrative work in an accounting department; or
• any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position; and
• maintain/obtain within 6 months Public Notary certification.

The position requires knowledge of: basic accounting; skill in general computer operations, specifically Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point and other related software programs; the ability to perform basic mathematical functions. Knowledge of Software Solutions VIP software is desirable. Accuracy in all work is important.

The successful applicant will be able to maintain a pleasant and courteous demeanor working in a fast paced environment, and be able to communicate effectively with the public and all levels of management.

Pay range is $19.03/hour to $32.18/hour, depending on the qualifications and experience. The City of Oakwood offers an excellent benefit package.