The Perry Water Works has an opening for a Billing Clerk. Competitive pay ranging from $22-$26/hr. dependent on experience, and benefits including: health insurance, IPERS retirement, paid vacation and medical leave. Come join a great team providing high quality drinking water to the residents of Perry Iowa.

A resume and a completed employment application should be received as soon as practical. Position will be open until February 17, 2023 or until filled.

General Description:
Under the direct supervision of the Office Manager, the Billing Clerk serves to: perform the accounting and billing operations of the utility, performs other duties as assigned, and maintains good customer relations and a positive image for the Utility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • The Billing Clerk must be an effective communicator both written and verbal preferably in both English and Spanish.
  • Must be proficient in billing and accounting software, word processing and spreadsheet software, and general computer operations.
  • Must be willing to acquire and maintain knowledge of accounting and billing rules and practices for public utilities in the State of Iowa.
  • Assist in maintaining all accounting and bookkeeping records for the Utility.
  • Prepare payroll, issue pay checks, and file State and Federal reports and payments.
  • Perform billing and collection procedures for the Utility including but not limited to;  upload and download meter information and reads from meter reading equipment, print and mail bills and delinquent notices, receive and record customer payments, etc.
  • Prepare and issue work orders that involve utility services such as turn on/off, meter reads for final bills, meter variance (high or low usage), customer inquiries, shut off for delinquent bills, etc.
  • Issue payment extensions, payment plans, water leak adjustments, etc. to customers in accordance with procedures as established by the Superintendent and/or Trustees.
  • Must cooperate at all times with local, state, and federal officials and help insure compliance with all rules and regulations.
  • Assist in all general services and functions of the Perry Water Works.
  • Maintain a favorable image of the Water Works through contact with citizens, customers and others.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Download an application for general employment at http://www.perryia.org/employment-opportunities.html .

Send completed information to:
Attn: Matt Holmes
Perry Water Works or Matt.holmes@perryia.org
P.O. Box 604
Perry IA 50220