Billing Representative at SJW Corp in New Braunfels, Texas

Specific
Responsibilities

Coordinate and schedule contract meter readers and upload and download read data
Read computer files or gather records such as meter books and meter re-read information to compile needed data
Process information into computer and generate amounts due (bills)
Prepare and mail water bills (1st and 2nd notices) for customers and bulk water accounts; maintain current customer account files; assist in reconciling water billing activity with the general ledger
Apply penalties to 2nd notices
Ability to effectively document customer information or contact into the notes section of Customer database
Occasionally receive telephone calls and/or customer visits concerning water billings or services; handle questions and respond to customer complaints in a professional manner; determine when it is necessary to consult someone having higher authority for resolution
Provide analytical account analysis for delinquent water accounts, including preparation and mailing of second notices, final notices, shut-off and turn-on orders, establishing and monitoring payment schedules and pursues collection follow-up
Applies account adjustments (e.g. billing errors, write offs, etc.)
Produce billing and collection financial reports as required, and file monthly, and transfer to Box Storage as required
A/R over 60 days; Final out accounts
Perform daily and monthly computer file back-up tape/disc procedures
Monitor billing email and process work orders
Process Payments (morning and evening)
Calculate leak adjustments for review and payment.
Pull end of month reports from Impresa to calculate quarterly franchise taxes for Spring Branch, City of Boerne, City of Bulverde.Create check requests for franchise taxes due to the cities and submit to controller for approval and payment.
Contracted billing for Meyer Ranch, South Central and GBRA - Due by the 6th each month
Miralomas invoicing for purchase water and transport water - due first working day each month.
Performs other such related duties as assigned by the Accounting Supervisor





Required
Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Working
knowledge of computer and electronic data processing; working knowledge of
office practices and procedures
Skill
in operating computer, phone, fax and copy machines
Ability
to perform mathematical computations accurately and quickly
Ability
to calmly communicate verbally; ability to establish successful working
relationships; ability to work under pressure and/or frequent
interruptions; ability to calmly work with angry or difficult members.



Required
Education and Experience

Graduation
from high school or GED equivalent or higher
Two
(2) years of increasingly responsible related experience, or any
equivalent combination of education and experience.