Accountant II in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources
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City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Job Description
Working Title of Vacant PositionAccountant II
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: City Employees Only
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: POLICE
Division: POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE
Requisition Number: 2026440
Number of hours worked per week: 40 hours; occasional OT required.
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, Flexible hours (examples: 7AM-4PM, 7:30AM-4:30PM) | Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Work Site Location: Police Headquarters, 304 Albemarle Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
Make an Impact as an Accountant II!
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 09/14/2026
Job Close Date: 09/22/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: City Employees Only
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: POLICE
Division: POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE
Requisition Number: 2026440
Number of hours worked per week: 40 hours; occasional OT required.
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, Flexible hours (examples: 7AM-4PM, 7:30AM-4:30PM) | Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Work Site Location: Police Headquarters, 304 Albemarle Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
$68,040 – $90,153 / annually
*Salary based on qualifications and experience
*Salary based on qualifications and experience
Job Description:
The City of Chesapeake is seeking a detail-oriented, customer service–focused Accountant I to join the Chesapeake Police Department.
As an Accountant II, you will support departmental operations through accurate financial processing, procurement coordination, budgeting, grant and capital project support, asset management, and financial reporting. This Accountant role is ideal for someone who values precision, enjoys problem-solving, and thrives in a collaborative, service-driven environment.
As an Accountant you will provide accounting support and customer service while:
- Processing accounting functions across multiple funding sources, including procurement, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, budgeting, revenue, grants, capital projects, and seized/forfeited assets
- Supporting grant and capital project management, including budgeting, reconciliations, reporting, Council agenda materials, general ledger entries, and closeouts
- Serving as the Accountant subject matter expert in procurement, ensuring compliance with City, State, and Federal policies
- Assisting with procurement documentation such as RFQs, IFBs, RFPs, and sole source requests
- Managing asset tracking, including additions, disposals, and annual fixed asset inventory
- Overseeing forfeited and seized asset accounting, including reconciliations, tracking, and reporting
- Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and Finance
Why Join Us?
• Meaningful work supporting public safety operations
• Stable, full-time City employment
• Comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement (VRS), and paid leave
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Broad variety of responsibilities with growth in government accounting
• Meaningful work supporting public safety operations
• Stable, full-time City employment
• Comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement (VRS), and paid leave
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Broad variety of responsibilities with growth in government accounting
Make an Impact as an Accountant II!
As an Accountant, your work ensures the Chesapeake Police Department has the financial accuracy, compliance, and accountability needed to serve the community effectively. If you’re ready to bring your skills to a mission-driven organization that values service, accuracy, and teamwork, we encourage you to apply.
Other related assignments as required will be determined by the supervisor based on current workloads and departmental needs.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications:
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field. Master’s degree in accounting, business, public administration or a related field desired.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of three years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Certified Public Accountant certification desired. Requires valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with the 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.
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field. Master’s degree in accounting, business, public administration or a related field desired.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of three years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Certified Public Accountant certification desired. Requires valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with the 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Accounting and procurement experience in a local government agency.
Experience preferred with the following software applications:
Experience preferred with the following software applications:
- PeopleSoft (financial)
- Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, Laserfiche
- UKG Workforce Dimensions (timekeeping)
- Munis (payroll)
Job Open Date: 09/14/2026
Job Close Date: 09/22/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
A Personal History Statement (PHS) must be submitted before moving on in our process!
Complete the PHS found at this link immediately after applying online. Click here to view the PHS for this position. Your PHS should be completed, notarized and submitted WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS of submitting your online application via one of the two options below:
OPTION 1: CERTIFIED MAIL – Mailing Address: Chesapeake Police Department ATTN: Background Investigations Unit; 304 Albemarle Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322
OPTION 2: HAND DELIVERY – Delivery Address: Chesapeake Public Safety Building (Police Department Head Quarters) ATTN: Background Investigations Unit; 304 Albemarle Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322
The Hand Delivery Option is available 24/7/365 via drop box in the CPD HQ lobby.
Be prepared to discuss the details of your accounting and procurement experience; municipal or other government experience and software systems used.
Accounting exercise(s) will be administered following the interview.
A polygraph will be required during the background investigation process.
Complete the PHS found at this link immediately after applying online. Click here to view the PHS for this position. Your PHS should be completed, notarized and submitted WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS of submitting your online application via one of the two options below:
OPTION 1: CERTIFIED MAIL – Mailing Address: Chesapeake Police Department ATTN: Background Investigations Unit; 304 Albemarle Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322
OPTION 2: HAND DELIVERY – Delivery Address: Chesapeake Public Safety Building (Police Department Head Quarters) ATTN: Background Investigations Unit; 304 Albemarle Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322
The Hand Delivery Option is available 24/7/365 via drop box in the CPD HQ lobby.
Be prepared to discuss the details of your accounting and procurement experience; municipal or other government experience and software systems used.
Accounting exercise(s) will be administered following the interview.
A polygraph will be required during the background investigation process.
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