About the role

  • Utility Billing Lead providing guidance to Utility Billing Clerks while managing utility billing processes in Hamilton. Engaging with clients and resolving billing inquiries effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Provides technical and functional guidance to Utility Billing Clerks
  • Responsible for reconciliation of utility and general ledger accounts
  • Maintains up-to-date utility ownership records
  • Processes work orders, audits meter readings, performs adjustments and refunds
  • Approves debit authorizations from financial institutions
  • Oversees the City’s collections process
  • Provides customer service to Hamilton Utility clients
  • Fields and cascades customer inquiries, complaints, and escalations
  • Analyzes and prepares various reconciliations for general ledger accounts
  • Prepares and reviews the automated meter reading files for upload directly into the billing software
  • Tests and authenticates the accuracy of the rates and meter readings
  • Investigates and solves any billing exceptions and irregularities
  • Ensures bills are issued to customers in a timely, complete, and accurate manner

Requirements

  • Demonstrated knowledge of accounting procedures and related financial reporting
  • A post-secondary education in accounting and/or business administration would be an asset
  • Experience in working with large scale billing and reconciliation
  • Strong problem solving and mathematical skills
  • Highly developed analytical and technical skills
  • Proven knowledge with billing and water meter functionality will be preferred
  • Familiarity with regulations, policies and by-laws governing utility billing will be considered an asset
  • Excellent people skills including the ability to mentor, encourage and positively influence team members
  • Ability to resolve customer issues that are unique and consist of multiple variables
  • Previous experience in a customer service environment
  • Must be able to relate to public with tact and diplomacy
  • Demonstrated superior customer service, communication, and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Demonstrated experience using relevant computer software applications at an intermediate/advanced level

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Utility Billing Lead

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

CA$37,523 - CA$40,786 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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