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City of Brentwood

Accounting Technician

City of Brentwood, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Join our Utility Billing Division and play a key role in ensuring accurate, efficient, and customer-focused financial services for our community.

Key Responsibilities

Process and reconcile utility billing transactions, cash receipts, and customer payments

Audit and review billing records for accuracy and compliance

Prepare journal entries and assist with monthly/annual financial closings

Address customer inquiries regarding utility accounts, rates, and billing arrangements

Track deposits, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely posting to accounts

Support budget preparation and monitoring for the Utility Billing Division

Assist with annual audit preparation and special projects

Provides technical assistance to resolve system software issues

Core Competencies

Utility billing practices & cash handling procedures

General ledger accounting & reconciliations

Financial reporting & variance analysis

Proficiency in Microsoft Office & accounting software

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Interpersonal Skills

Clear, professional communication with customers, vendors, and staff

Ability to explain billing policies with tact and patience

Strong customer service orientation

Collaborative team player with training experience

Positive attitude in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment

Supervision

Works under general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel

May provide technical and functional direction, guidance and training to lower-level staff

Serves as a resource and liaison to resolve system or process issues

Ideal Candidate

3+ years of technical accounting experience (utility billing preferred)

Independent worker with sound judgment and discretion

Accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced office setting

Strong problem-solving abilities and initiative to improve processes

Commitment to fostering positive relationships and delivering exceptional service

Apply today to join the City of Brentwood’s Utility Billing Division in the Finance and Information Systems Department and make a difference in the community!

For more information please see the job description here.

Education and Experience Guidelines Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience

Three (3) years increasingly responsible technical accounting experience.

Applicants must submit the following:

A completed City of Brentwood Employment Application.

Resume.

Postmarks, faxes and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Your application must be filled out completely online. Resumes must also be submitted but it is not a substitute for a completed application.

The examination process will consist of:

Application Review - Review of applications for minimum qualifications for the position and to ensure all materials have been submitted.

Written Exam - Applicants possessing these requirements will be invited to take a written test. The examination will cover elements of the knowledge and abilities identified in the job description and is tentatively scheduled for January 12, 2026.

Eligible List - All applicants that pass the examination process will be placed on the eligible list which is good for at least 6 months and may be extended up to an additional 18 months. This eligible list will be used by the City of Brentwood to fill all current and future openings in this classification as long as the list is active.

DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content. Components may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job‑related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any particular assessment component or combination of components as needs dictate.

All correspondence regarding application status, test and/or interview dates, etc. will be sent by email and will be available on your GovernmentJobs account. Please check your email folders, including your junk/spam folders and accept emails from the domain governmentjobs.com, neogov.com, or brentwoodca.gov. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that all correspondence is received.

The City of Brentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants requesting special accommodations during the examination process may contact the Human Resources Department at (925) 516-5191.

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