This position is responsible for utility billing activities, including distribution, adjustments, reviewing activity reports and computer runs to correct billing errors; to provide accurate and timely data entry for data processing and computer billing operations; respond to customer requests; process return mail and electric payments; coordinate accounts qualifying for specialized programs and back up for meter reading services.
Education
Minimum
High School or GED
Experience
Minimum
Two (2) years’ work experience in accounting, billing operations or general office work and customer service.
Preferred
Experience or similar work with an electric utility or related industry.
Other Requirements
Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations.
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a personal computer, printers, copy machines, telephone, and fax machine.
Normal work hours shall be eight (8) hours between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to maintain confidential information, and effectively manage stress and pressure in a frequently changing environment, ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in all situations.
Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations.
Computer proficiency and ability to utilize MS Office products; ability to acquire skills in the use of applicable corporate customer information system as they relate to the position.
Excellent customer service orientation and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with managers, employees, customers and others; use independent judgment in the application of Cooperative policies and procedures.
Knowledge of basic accounting principles and math; procedures in handling account receivables; ability to learn the cooperative computerized utility billing system including rate composition and calculations; lock box processing, and the application of rates.
Perform detailed transactions accurately and review work for quality control of information, records and reports; effective communication skills including written, verbal and listening; ability to prepare all types of office correspondence; effective organization and documentation skills; detail oriented to complete assignments and meet deadlines; ability to work independently and in a team environment.
English is the primary business language. Second language in Spanish is desirable.
SECO Energy is a not-for-profit electric cooperative serving over 210,000 families and businesses across seven counties in Central Florida, making SECO the third largest electric co-op in Florida and the seventh largest in the nation.
In both 2017 and 2016, SECO Energy was ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Cooperatives” in the J.D. Power Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study. In 2015, SECO Energy was ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Midsize Utilities in the South” by J.D. Power. SECO refers to the three consecutive awards as its “Triple Crown,” and we are grateful to our members for ranking us #1!