Accounting Specialist II or III - Utility Billing at City of Lake Oswego – Lake Oswego, Oregon

The City of Lake Oswego is searching for dependable, responsible contributors committed to professionalism, excellence and success. The highly rated Finance Department is seeking an individual to focus on billing functions. Incumbents will perform complex clerical, records and para-professional duties in supporting and coordinating the City's utility billing processes/systems. This position is represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees' Association/ American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

This is a full time position, normally scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Accounting Specialist II –

This is the journey level classification in the accounting specialist series. Incumbents are expected to perform semi-skilled to skilled accounting work with minimal direction. Work may require independent judgment in the application of regulations and accounting principles within established procedures. Incumbents may be responsible for a major record keeping function, such as utility billing.

Accounting Specialist III –

This is the advanced journey level classification in the accounting specialist series. Incumbents are expected to perform highly skilled accounting-related work with minimal direction and supervision. Assignments may be in a highly specialized area where incumbents have primary responsibility for a major accounting function. Work routinely requires independent judgment in the application of level of customer service, regulations and accounting principles, and priority setting Receives general supervision from a professional level accounting position.

• Coordinate, organize, and issue bills for all City utilities, and other services, as assigned.
• Maintain the integrity of customer accounts, customer notes, billing and payment records, and maintain the integrity of the water consumption database.
• Administers the utility billing functions to include the billing of Water, Wastewater, Surface Water, and Street Maintenance services, maintaining utility accounts and consumption data, contacting customers, resolving complaints; performs various collection functions.
• Maintain the integrity of all customer accounts and notes.
• Provide customer service on the phone, or at the front counter. Accept assignments at the front counter as back-up or as otherwise assigned.
• Serve as passport agent, accepts passport applications and forwards to Regional Office - U.S.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

For a complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands please review the complete job descriptions at www.ci.oswego.or.us

Priority consideration will be given to applicants with two years related work experience and knowledge of financial record keeping systems, methods and principles. Candidates must have strong skills with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Adobe Suite applications. Selected candidates will be personable and professional and they must be able to communicate with the public and City employees in a clear, tactful and courteous manner. Must be able to use the keyboard and use general office equipment such as computers, printers, and fax machines. This position is subject to mandatory participation in electronic funds transfer (EFT) for payment of net wages (i.e., Direct Deposit or PayCard).

Annual Pay range:

Accounting Specialist II - $53,790 - $68,705

Accounting Specialist III - $62,423 - $79,687

Non-cash compensation includes medical, dental, vision, PERS employee pick up, and VEBA contribution.

Bilingual Pay: Employees who can speak and/or write a language listed in the top five (5) most common languages spoken in the Lake Oswego School District, may be eligible for three percent (3%) bilingual pay.

Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted by: 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 6, 2025