Accounts Representative (Fire District)

THIS IS A FIRE DISTRICT POSITION ONLY

All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is recruiting for Accounts Representatives who support a variety of activities of the Fire District and community Fire Stations through the billing and collection of fees for services rendered.

Accounts Representatives perform difficult and responsible work in the maintenance of billing and customer accounts. Responsibilities include the preparation, processing, posting, and review of billing documents and fiscal records.

Accounts Representatives perform duties independently and as a member of small and large teams, typically in an active and busy business office environment.

The current vacancy exists in the Haz Mat division, where the primary duties consist of billing activities. The eligible list may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur within the department.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!!!

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background : A successful background check is required prior to assignment.

Travel : Travel throughout the County may be required. A valid California Class C Driver License and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Sponsorship : Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Experience : Eighteen (18) months (full-time equivalent) experience with billing records, performing billing and accounting tasks using a computerized billing / fiscal software system as the primary responsibility, including posting to accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Note : Cashiering and sales experience is not considered qualifying.The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and demonstrates strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.

In addition, this ideal candidate possesses strong experience with a variety of billing and fiscal software, along with familiarity with Excel and Excel formulas.

Examination : There will be an online assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas :

• Fiscal and Collections Concepts
• Office Procedures and Interpersonal Skills
• English Usage and Reading Comprehension

IMPORTANT : The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Please do not take advantage of this benefit.

Also, be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers.

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the deadline.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and / or supplemental questionnaire.

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EEO / ADA : San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation : If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference : Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points.

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