Fiscal Specialist; Utilities and Cashier

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time non‑exempt Fiscal Specialist in the Finance Department.

• Under general supervision, this position is responsible for receiving and processing payments, issuing receipts, and posting payment data to customer accounts; assisting customers with various types of information including, but not limited to, obtaining a business license and sales tax exemption cards, opening/closing of water and sewer utilities; delivering excellent customer service by providing general information regarding sales tax, utility bills and other finance related functions;
  
  and maintaining all related procedural documentation and compliance.
• This position also performs a variety of specialized duties related to the City’s billing system, including generating monthly water/sewer bills, uploading meter reads, delinquent and shutoff notices, and calculating special billings. The Fiscal Specialist is cross‑trained in other areas of coverage in the finance department. Duties are performed in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the department.

High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) and an associate’s degree or two‑year technical certificate in accounting, business, or a related field, and three to five years of progressively responsible accounts receivable, accounting, or bookkeeping experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Valid Alaska Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

Starting salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.

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