- Salary
- $74k – $99k/yr
- Location
- Longview, WA, WA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Education
- PhD
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Recruitment Information: This position is open until filled with a first review of applications occurring on July 29th, 2026.
Position Overview:
This position is responsible for supervising the activities of cashiering, customer service, business licensing, business & occupation tax, and utility billing sections of the Finance Department and coordinating assigned activities within the sections. This position supervises the Fiscal Utility Support staff, determines appropriate turn-off situations, performs auditing of the Division, and supports staff in complex customer service issues.
**The candidate selected for this position will be subject to passing a pre-employment criminal background check including fingerprint check.
- Supervises and directs activities for cashiering, utility billing, business licensing, business & occupation tax, and customer service functions within the Finance Department.
- Responsible for recommending, implementing, and administering policies and procedures.
- Oversees the development of section work plans; assigns work activities; supervises projects and programs; monitors workflow; and reviews and evaluates work product methods and procedures.
- Responsible for assisting in the selection of assigned office staff, supervising, and evaluating the work of assigned office staff; providing or coordinating staff training; working with employees to correct deficiencies and implement disciplinary procedures when needed.
- Receives and responds to a variety of complex customer complaints, concerns, and/or other related items.
- Budget preparation and administration in areas of supervision.
- Assembles a variety of reports related to departmental activities and/or operations; conducts related administrative research.
- The ability to create and maintain daily payment downloads from third party vendor; prepare daily cash deposits; oversee and maintain petty cash; generate ACH files for processing.
- Audit monthly sanitation statements for accuracy; create sanitation statement for payment to vendor; maintain and update sanitation module when needed.
- Prepare annual resolution for reduced rate program which includes collaborating with contractor regarding necessary information needed for update.
- Calculate annual winter-averaging adjustments to sewer charges.
- Create, update, and maintain fee and tax structures as it relates to all utility charges billed to customers.
- Responds to requests for information from the general public and/or other interested parties related to finance; answers routine questions; and directs customers and visitors to appropriate locations.
- Performs other duties as required.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related filed AND 1-2 years of supervisory experience OR a combination of education, training and experience which would provide the required skills, knowledge and ability to perform the job as determined by the department.
- Basic mathematical concepts and ability to perform mathematical calculations.
- Licensing principles and regulations
- Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
- Knowledge of union contract administration
- Knowledge and experience in budgeting and accounting
- Ability to plan and manage the activities of a group of employees in a variety of departmental activities in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
- The ability to organize and track workload.
- A person of action who is self-motivated. A person who can work well independently as well as in a team or cooperative setting.
- Utility service systems, shut-off standards and procedures, and perform complex utility service research.
- Good interpersonal and customer service skills to courteously deal with and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, vendors, local agencies and providers, and the public.
- Work in a multi-task environment, be detailed-oriented, able to organize duties and set priorities to meet deadlines.
- Communicate in a professional business-like manner, both orally and in writing. Portray a professional image and attitude.
- Able to exercise discretion over sensitive and confidential issues related to the department and its business.
- Develop and maintain a general understanding of information that relates to the functions and services of the departments.
- Compose a variety of business correspondence.
- The ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with others in the workplace.
Skills
Customer Service