Account Technician 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 PositionAccount Technician
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: City Employees Only
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: HUMAN SVCS
Division: HS-SOCIAL SERVICES ADMIN
Requisition Number: 2026219
Number of hours worked per week: 40 hours
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm 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. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA (100 Outlaw Street)
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
What We’re Looking For:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 05/06/2026
Job Close Date: 05/17/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: City Employees Only
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: HUMAN SVCS
Division: HS-SOCIAL SERVICES ADMIN
Requisition Number: 2026219
Number of hours worked per week: 40 hours
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm 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. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA (100 Outlaw Street)
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
$38,579 /annually
Salary based on qualifications and experience
Salary based on qualifications and experience
Job Description:
The City of Chesapeake Human Services Department is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Account Technician to support our financial and administrative operations.
As an Account Technician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accuracy, organization, and smooth processing of essential financial and program-related information that directly supports services for children, families, and community partners.
As an Account Technician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accuracy, organization, and smooth processing of essential financial and program-related information that directly supports services for children, families, and community partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluates and assesses accounts in assigned area
- Collects, enters, updates, and maintains account information
- Generates payments for invoices, refunds, and/or payroll
- Calculates amounts to process checks for payments
- Verifies, monitors, and reconciles accounts
- Performs various accounting functions such as preparing accounts receivable, deposits, and/or vacation and leave information
- Researches information to solve accounting discrepancies or track payments
- Prepares accounting and fiscal reports
- Answers phones and inquiries regarding account information
- Performs related tasks as necessary, such as scheduling meetings and monitoring departmental inventory
- Performs other related duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Experience working with spreadsheets, databases, or financial systems
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team environment
- Prior experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative support preferred
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 high school diploma or GED/HSE and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in accounting or related field
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a 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.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience processing accounts payable/receivable transactions
- Experience with interactive sessions through a mainframe environment
- Experience with the PeopleSoft accounting software program
- Experience with tracking financial transactions
- Experience collecting and presenting data to a supervisor
Job Open Date: 05/06/2026
Job Close Date: 05/17/2026
Open Until Filled: No
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