Accountant I in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources

$61,647 minimum starting salary.

Chesapeake Public Library (CPL) is seeking an outgoing, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented full-time Accountant I with a passion for public service and exemplary customer services skills to perform accounting functions and provide support to personnel for assigned areas of responsibility. CPL supports the City’s mission of making Chesapeake an exceptional place to live, learn, work, farm, and play by providing exceptional service internally and externally.

The Accountant I will supervise one (1) staff member and the payroll process.

The Accountant I will be responsible for all financial related activities of the Chesapeake Public Library, including but not limited to: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Library’s Purchasing Agent and Asset Management.

Responsibilities include monitoring cash flow to ensure all funds are spent within procurement rules and regulations, within budget and in a manner that meets the goals of the Library Director.

Assist in the preparation of the Library budget, this includes the analysis of current and prior year expenditures to develop a budget that meets the goals for the upcoming year.

Review and develop policies and procedures to ensure all revenue is properly received, documented, and accounted for.

Research and prepare financial reports and certification for City and State reporting requirements. Review and process all accounts payable in an accurate and timely manner.

Interact with staff and/or external agencies to ensure accuracy of accounts, responds to inquiries, and provides accounting support.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Vocational/Educational Requirement: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field.

Experience: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses: Requires valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards.

Special Requirements: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred.

Experience with PeopleSoft, MUNIS/KRONOS, cash management, budget preparation, payroll and related accounting activities, purchasing process, collection and reconciliation of financial statistics highly desirable.

Must be familiar with and know procedures for tracking State Aid payments.

Familiar with City, State, and Government contract processes and Month and Year-End Closing procedures.

Proficient with current MS Office software, specifically Excel.

Experience with managing and mentoring employees.

Excellent communication skills in verbal and written form.

Good analytical skills preferred.

An acceptable criminal history and Child Protective Services (CPS) reports are required.

Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.

This opportunity is available to current City of Chesapeake employees. As the City of Chesapeake and Chesapeake Public Schools are separate governmental entities, employees of Chesapeake Public Schools are not included in the City employee eligibility requirement.