Are you detail-oriented, organized, and ready to serve your community?

The City of Elkins is looking for a full-time Utility Billing Clerk to join our Finance and Treasury Department. This is your chance to play an important role in providing excellent customer service, processing utility billing and payments, and supporting key financial operations that keep our city running smoothly.

We are seeking someone who is dependable, accurate, and enjoys working with people. If you thrive in a busy office environment and take pride in keeping things running on track, this position could be a perfect fit for you.

Job Summary

The Utility Billing Clerk will work directly with the Treasurer and Finance staff to process billing, accept payments, assist customers, and perform bookkeeping and clerical support tasks. The ideal candidate brings a positive attitude, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate utility customer service functions including billing, collections, and account management
• Import and export customer account data for meter reading and billing
• Generate and mail monthly and final bills
• Receive, record, and process customer service requests; create and track work orders
• Apply penalties to past-due accounts; compile delinquent account lists; recommend cut-offs/cut-ons
• Investigate and respond to customer complaints professionally and promptly
• Prepare billing reports for monthly operations and annual audits
• Maintain compliance with City tariffs, rules, and regulations
• Assist with general administrative and clerical work (filing, data entry, mail processing, correspondence)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college-level coursework in accounting or related field desirable
• Two to three years of experience in billing, collections, business administration, or customer service preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to perform accurate data entry and financial calculations
• Valid West Virginia driver’s license required

What We Offer

• Competitive wage and benefits package
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• A supportive, team-oriented workplace

About Elkins

Elkins, West Virginia is a vibrant and growing community of approximately 7,000 people. Nestled in the Allegheny Highlands, Elkins serves as a tourism hub of the mid-Atlantic and a gateway to national forests, state parks, ski resorts, scenic railways, and outdoor recreation destinations.

The City of Elkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, blindness, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.