Account Technician in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources
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Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Job Description
Working Title of Vacant PositionAccount Technician
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: PUB WORKS ADMIN
Requisition Number: 2026355
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 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. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to:
If you are a dependable professional who enjoys combining customer service with administrative and accounting responsibilities, we encourage you to apply.
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:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 07/16/2026
Job Close Date: 07/26/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: PUB WORKS ADMIN
Requisition Number: 2026355
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 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. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
$39,543 – $60,000; Depending on qualifications
Job Description:
The Public Works Administration team is seeking a detail oriented, customer focused Account Technician to provide essential administrative and accounting support for the division.
This Account Technician plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing purchasing and payment transactions, supporting daily office operations, and delivering outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers.
The ideal Account Technician is organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment where your attention to detail makes a difference, this Account Technician opportunity may be the perfect fit.
This Account Technician plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing purchasing and payment transactions, supporting daily office operations, and delivering outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers.
The ideal Account Technician is organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment where your attention to detail makes a difference, this Account Technician opportunity may be the perfect fit.
The selected candidate will:
- Prepare requisitions using the City’s financial management system.
- Accurately enter invoices into the City’s accounting software in a timely manner.
- Enter, maintain, research, and report data across multiple databases and information systems.
- Order, receive, track, and reconcile office supplies, equipment, and related purchases.
- Generate reports, maintain filing systems, and provide general administrative and office support.
- Assist with records management and ensure documentation is complete and organized.
- Respond to inquiries from City staff, vendors, and customers while providing professional customer service.
- Support day to day administrative operations and perform other related duties as assigned.
Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to:
- Review, interpret, and accurately abstract information from a variety of documents and data sources.
- Maintain a high level of attention to detail while handling financial and administrative transactions.
- Organize work effectively, prioritize multiple assignments, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Understand, apply, and follow established work processes, policies, and procedures.
- Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
- Work collaboratively as part of a team while also exercising sound independent judgment.
- Deliver excellent customer service with a positive and professional attitude.
If you are a dependable professional who enjoys combining customer service with administrative and accounting responsibilities, we encourage you to apply.
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 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.
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 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:
- Experience performing accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or financial support functions.
- Experience with invoice processing, purchase requisitions, data entry, and recordkeeping.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience using financial management or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is preferred.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information with discretion.
Job Open Date: 07/16/2026
Job Close Date: 07/26/2026
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Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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