Casual Billing Clerk - Hamilton, Canada - Alectra Utilities

Alectra Utilities

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Opportunity

Position:

Casual Billing Clerk

_(Temporary Role)_

Location:

Hamilton (John St.) (Hybrid: Remote/In-office)

Reports to:

Supervisor, Billing

Business Unit:

Customer Experience

Division:

Customer Operations

Hours per Week:

35

Rate of Pay:

As per the Collective Agreement

Number of Openings:

1

Union:

PWU

Alectra is committed to putting our people first in providing a positive employee experience and a safe work environment. Our Hybrid Workplace policy allows for an effective balance for employees with the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment; a combination of Remote / Inoffice work based on operational requirements._

Position Purpose:

The Billing Clerk is accountable for the accurate and timely invoicing of customer accounts for electric and water services.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the reading and validation of electric and water meter reads including field activities, meter read scheduling, processing customer reads, resolving customer access issues, updating of account and billing information, and performing validation and variance activities
Performs tasks related to the accurate and timely billing of electric and water accounts including billing, analyzing billing exceptions, retailer transactions, and assessment and resolution of errors and exceptions
Calculates and applies amendments and adjustments related to billing, communicate amendments to customers and refer escalations to Senior Billing Clerk.
Acts as the first point of contact for water account management and inquiries from municipalities.
Responds to customer billing inquiries, ensuring a high level of professionalism and in accordance with Alectra Utilities standards and OEB requirements.
Performs user acceptance testing of system and procedural changes, documenting new and revised procedures to provide the efficient billing and customer services
Familiarity with Ontario Energy Board compliance requirements and regulation
Responsible for demonstrating and maintaining a working knowledge and understanding of the Company's safety policies and practices. Report any unsafe conditions or observed unsafe practices and make all efforts reasonable to work in accordance with The Ontario Health and Safety Act.

Skills & Qualifications:

Education & Specialize
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Minimum of High School Education required
College diploma or University Degree in business or other related field and/or equivalent experience is an asset
Familiarity with regulations and bylaws governing water and electricity

Experience

Experience in dealing with difficult customers, situations and moderately/complex problems
Experience in a customer service or billing role is an asset

Skills/Abilitie
s/Com
pete
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Demonstrated MS Office experience with a solid understanding of Excel
Ability to make quick and accurate decisions with mínimal supervision that support the company procedures
Demonstrated Customer Service skills, working both with internal and external stakeholders
Proven keyboarding competency and accuracy is required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work from other locations as required as per guidelines within the Collective Agreement
Ability to multitask in a fastpaced environment

How to Apply

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We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Alectra. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.