Utility Billing Associate

Company Description

We are One Sutherland — a global team where everyone is working together to create great breakthrough solutions. Our workforce has thrived in an environment of diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate our diversity and embrace it whole-heartedly. Sutherland is an equal opportunity employer. We promote a positive work environment by conducting ourselves professionally and helping each other achieve our goal of One Sutherland Team, Playing to Win.

Sutherland was founded 35 years ago (1986). Since then, we have become a leading global provider of business process and technology management services offering an integrated portfolio of analytics-driven back office and customer-facing solutions that support the entire customer life cycle.

Job Description

• Billing

  Prepares monthly and bi-monthly bills, past due notices, and other related documents. Applies payments and ensures the correct credits are applied to customer accounts.

• Customer service

  Responds to customer inquiries about meter readings, billing, collections, and customer service. Handles customer questions and complaints in a friendly and efficient manner.

• Meter readings

  Obtains meter readings visually and electronically. Checks meter readings for errors and refers unusual readings to meter readers for re-reading.

• Account management

  Processes new or canceled accounts, meter changes, and other utility billing activities. Maintains customer files for active and inactive customer deposit receipts.

• Record keeping

  Maintains water use records, including applications and disconnections. Maintains records of malfunctioning or broken meters and repairs made.

• Collections

  Implements required policies and procedures regarding collections. Posts penalties on the utility billing system and calculates, prints, and prepares shut off notices for delinquent accounts

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 CXC/GCE subjects inclusive of English Language, or a U.S. high school diploma or GED. 
• Must have a valid (not expired) government issued ID, TRN and NIS card.
• Must have flexible availability to work any day and any assigned shift weekly.(Weekends and Public Holidays).
• Must be able to train and / or work onsite.
• Demonstrated ability to perform at a high level, to support our high volume of inbound calls.
• Experience in customer service is an asset and preferred.
• Good systematic problem solving ability , using sound business judgment, and following through on commitments to customers.
• The ability to quickly and accurately identify and assess individual customer needs and take appropriate action steps to satisfy those needs.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• See through the eyes of the customer.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to translate Customer communication rapidly and effectively on live voice or chat interactions. proficient reading skills required.
• The ability to project patience, empathy, caring, and sincerity in written words or voice tone, depending on channel.
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, multi-task and manage time.
• Multi-tasking skills, showcased through conversing while navigating our systems the use of several applications simultaneously; experience working with CRM applications preferred.
• Good Typing Skills – Minimum 35 wpm with minimum 80% accuracy.
• High level of integrity
• Basic PC keyboarding skills; basic Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) experience required.
• Must be very tech savvy with strong abilities in handling troubleshooting techniques and resolving technical issues.
• Inspire confidence and positively influence the behaviour, actions, and thoughts of others.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test as needed.

Additional Information

As your prospective employer, we need to process your Personal Data as needed to evaluate your qualification for the position you are applying for with Sutherland. During the recruitment process, your Personal Data may be transferred outside of Jamaica and disclosed to third parties in the normal course of the recruitment and/or employment process or as needed to comply with applicable laws. This may include transferring information to our affiliated Companies for purposes connected to your employment with the company or to the management of Sutherland’s business.