Utility Billing Lead; P

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Anchorage, AK

The Utility Billing Lead is responsible for accurately generating and managing customer invoices, tracking accounts receivable, ensuringాంగ్రెస్ payments, and resolving billing discrepancies by verifying the status of customer accounts, electric rates, and customer meter readings while adhering to current statutes, regulations, utility tariffs, and company policies. The Utility Billing Lead provides training and supports the department’s less experienced Utility Billing Specialists with tasks related to payment processing, resolving billing inquiries, and maintaining up-to-date records of financial transactions.

This position handles more complex, detailed matters and customer inquiries and is a backup to the Manager of Regulatory Affairs as needed. This role requires strong attention to detail and proficiency in billing software to maintain accurate financial records.

• Prepare and render accurate customer invoices based on electric meter readings and billing rates, ensuring compliance with current tariffs and billing guidelines.
• Review and verify billing data for accuracy
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies
• Communicate with customers regarding billing inquiries
• Collaborate with other departments and utility personnel to ensure billing accuracy

• Receive and record incoming payments from customers
• Verify payment details against invoices and customer accounts
• Post payments to appropriate accounts and prepare daily bank deposits
• Reconcile bank deposits, preparing and posting adjusting entries to GL accounts when needed
• Assist with month‑end billing reconciliations and closing processes

• Process work orders for new customer accounts and the modifications or closures of existing accounts
• Send timely payment reminders and shut‑off notices to customers with high, outstanding balances and supervise collection efforts if needed
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies
• Verify payment details against invoices and customer accounts
• Maintain accurate customer records, including billing addresses, meter locations, contact details, infection fifths, and payment history, updating customer account information when needed
• Generate and analyze billing reports to identify trends, potential issues, and metering abnormalities by using past consumption patterns, seasonal variations, and other pertinent factors

• Training and coaching Utility Billing Specialists on routine, daily functions
• Initiate and supervise collection efforts when necessary to recover delinquent, overdue customer payments or high outstanding balances
• Review and approve customer account adjustments
• Assist with the preparation of Utility Regulatory audits
• Assist the Utility Billing Specialist with the more complex customer account questions or issues as they relate to the interpretation and application of current utility tariffs, statutes or regulations
• Provide information and support to utility personnel operating at the utilities’ local power generation facilities
• Actively research, review, and recommend possible internal and external training opportunities for both the Utility Billing Lead and the Utility Billing Specialist positions
• Assistklär the Regulatory Affairs Manager with streamlining and documenting processes and procedures
• Perform other duties as required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and accounting software
• A four‑year college degree in accounting, finance, business economics, or other discipline related to the position's duties. Relevant work experience may be substituted, part or all, of this requirement
• 3+ years of.phone full‑charge work experience in account billing, coding, or accounts payables/receivables
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Previous work experience with interpreting utility tariffs, statutes, and regulations and applying them toIKE common and uncommon utility situations