[Added 12-18-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-37]
There is hereby created within the Department
of Finance the position of Team Leader. This is a "hands on" position
responsible for the accounting, planning, management, reporting, supervision
of employees and collections for the Borough's utility payments. Additional
responsibilities include work pertaining to general accounting as
assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.
The power and duties of the Team Leader shall
include, but not be limited to:
A.
Assists in managing the financial affairs of the Borough
by preparing financial analyses and reports of Borough utility accounts.
B.
Prepares reports that outline the Borough's financial
position with regard to income, disbursements, and expenses based
on past, present and future activities.
C.
Assists and/or prepares and implements budgets, financial
reports, financial plans, and forecasts of the financial needs of
the Borough.
D.
Recommends operational and/or procedural changes due
to anticipated changes in financial status.
E.
The review, analysis, evaluation, and reporting on
program accomplishments in financial terms, the comparison of program
performance with operating plans and standards as reflected in financial
data, and reporting on and interpreting finance information with the
objective of promoting efficiency and economy in terms of the results
or program benefits as compared to monetary expenditures.
F.
Supervision of all employees assigned to the utility
collection office.
G.
Responsible to assure compliance with all state and
Borough laws and ordinances for the proper administration of the department.
H.
Supervision for utility account data input and control,
new and changed accounts and final billing.
I.
Maintains and updates consumer deposit programs and
files.
J.
Cash receipts input, monthly ledger and transmission
to contracted utility billing group.
K.
Supervises the preparation of daily bank deposits
and ensures that all monies are recorded and deposited promptly and
accurately.
L.
Preparation and updating of monthly utility shut-off
on Excel spreadsheets for review by the Borough Administrator and
use by the Department of Public Works.
M.
Performs utility collections as required.
N.
Receives and investigates consumer inquiries on utility
accounts, investigates, analyzes and resolves billing/collection issues.
O.
Prepares and completes monthly billing, utility consumption,
cash flow and monthly accounting report utilizing Excel spreadsheets
analysis.
P.
Supports and interacts with UBS (Billing Service Bureau),
Finance Department, Department of Public Works and Utility customers.
Q.
Prepares month-end reports for reconciliation with
Finance Department.
The Team Leader shall have the following knowledge,
abilities and skills, including but not limited to:
A.
Must be a "self-starter" with the ability to work
with little or no supervision.
B.
Able to format, develop and audit monthly activity
and accounting reports and maintain various computer files.
C.
Supervisor experience in a department of five or more
employees.
D.
Knowledge of office procedures, computers, software
and peripheral equipment.
E.
Demonstrated skills in business correspondence, written
and oral communications.
F.
Ability to prioritize duties and work efficiently
with Borough personnel and citizens.
G.
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Products,
including Outlook, Access, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
H.
Experience with a service billing department or function,
preferably a utility function.
I.
Experience with Edmonds software preferred.
J.
Business and accounting experience a plus.
K.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds on intermittent occasions.
The Team Leader shall have the following education,
experience and training:
Attire is business professional. Attire must
be suitable for the position in order to maintain the professional
image of the Finance/Utility Department (no jeans, shorts, T-shirts).
The Team Leader shall receive as compensation
for services an annual salary, which shall be fixed in accordance
with the provisions of the ordinances governing the salaries.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Art. XII, Parking Utility, added 10-11-2011 by Ord. No.
2011-33, which immediately followed this section,
was repealed 11-30-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-27.
