Property Tax & Utility Representative 2

City of Surrey

$77K — $84K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Grade 12 completion with two introductory business/accounting courses.
  • 5 years of relevant experience, with 3 years in clerical/accounting roles.
  • Customer support experience preferred, especially in finance or utilities.
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate property tax and utility account records.
  • Facilitate property tax and utility billing for customer accounts.
  • Perform complex reconciliations of municipal revenue accounts.
  • Resolve discrepancies in financial records and billing reports.
  • Issue utility bills and process property tax transactions.
  • Analyze property tax and utility accounts, recommending corrections.
  • Complete assigned audit tasks and communicate property tax data.

Benefits

  • Union position under CUPE Local 402 offering job stability.
  • Opportunities for professional development in a municipal setting.
  • Work in a collaborative environment with specialized duties.
Full Job Description
Employment Status

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time

Scope

Performs specialized and complex duties related to property tax and/or utility accounts, managing the full-cycle processing of related transactions with accuracy and efficiency. Applies in-depth knowledge of procedures, policies, Provincial legislation, and City bylaws to interpret guidelines, resolve complex issues, and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate records and enter data related to Property Tax, Utility accounts, and other City revenue programs.
  • Facilitate the entry of property tax transactions and utility billing activities for customer accounts in accordance with established procedures.
  • Perform complex reconciliations of property tax and utility accounts involving significant municipal revenue.
  • Perform and resolve discrepancies affecting financial records, billing, and reporting.
  • Perform process to issue utility bills or process property tax transactions for relevant customer accounts.
  • Perform analysis and reporting of property tax and utility accounts , identify discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions to ensure accuracy.
  • Complete audit activities and assigned audit tasks under supervision.
  • Communicate factual property tax and utility information and interprets departmental policies and relevant legislation.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.


Qualifications

  • Completion of grade 12 supplemented by a minimum of two introductory business and/or accounting courses equivalent to first year courses at a recognized post-secondary institute.
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, including 3 years of clerical/accounting experience in positions of increasing complexity and responsibility.
  • Previous customer support experience, preferably in the financial or utility industry would be an asset.
  • An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.


Other Information

Number of Job Openings: 1

Pay Steps

Hourly Rate (2024 Rates)

Step 1

$37.23

Step 2 (6 Months)

$38.25

Step 3 (18 Months)

$39.34

Step 4 (30 Months)

$40.61

Conditions of Employment

This position requires completion of a Police Information Check.

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

This job will be posted until July 22, 2026.

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