We are looking for a detail-oriented Billing Clerk to join a finance team in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This opportunity is well suited for someone with a strong accounting foundation who enjoys solving problems, managing deadlines, and taking initiative without constant direction. The role offers the chance to contribute to core billing and accounting activities while building toward broader responsibilities within a collaborative department.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and process billing transactions accurately and on schedule while maintaining complete supporting documentation.<br>• Record journal entries and assist with general ledger activity to support timely and accurate month-end reporting.<br>• Build and maintain Excel spreadsheets using functions such as VLOOKUPs and pivot tables to analyze financial data and track account activity.<br>• Investigate billing discrepancies, identify root causes, and resolve issues by working closely with internal stakeholders.<br>• Monitor deadlines across assigned accounting tasks and follow through proactively to keep work moving without delays.<br>• Support day-to-day accounting operations by assisting with reconciliations and ensuring financial records remain organized and current.<br>• Contribute ideas for process improvements and adapt to evolving department needs, including potential updates to accounting software.<br>• Partner with other accounting team members and finance leadership to handle priorities efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Billing Clerk to support municipal finance operations in Arlington, Washington. This Contract position focuses on utility billing, account review, payment processing, and financial record maintenance within a government setting. The ideal candidate brings strong customer service skills, billing or accounts payable experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming financial and account data for completeness, confirm approvals and budget coding, and enter transactions accurately into the billing and accounting system.<br>• Maintain customer and departmental accounts by updating records, reconciling invoices and statements, and preparing spreadsheet-based account analysis as needed.<br>• Provide department managers and staff with timely budget details, account status updates, and other financial information to support decision-making.<br>• Research financial activity and compile special reports or project summaries that require interpretation of statistical and transactional data.<br>• Monitor tax and fee calculations for recurring reporting periods, verify accuracy, and follow up on overdue balances in accordance with established procedures.<br>• Manage monthly billing for water, sewer, and stormwater services, including account setup and closure requests related to utility service changes.<br>• Administer payment plans, review applications for reduced utility rates, and process refunds, account corrections, and authorized write-offs under city guidelines.<br>• Prepare meter-reading support reports by downloading field data, organizing route information, and coordinating documentation with the public works team.<br>• Support collections activity by identifying delinquent accounts, issuing late notices, initiating service shutoff steps, and coordinating next actions with public works.<br>• Handle cash and customer payments, post transactions in Caselle ERP, prepare miscellaneous billings, and assist with updates to utility billing procedures, rates, and programs.