Accounting Technician II

Accounting Technician II

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Accounting Technician II

Salary

$41,231.00 – $67,207.00 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

12559

Department

Human Services

Division

Division of Social Services

Opening Date

10/16/2024

Closing Date

10/27/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

Benefits

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Description

Norfolk, Virginia is Americas most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the worlds largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The City of Norfolk’s Department of Human Services (NDHS) provides a wide range of essential services to its citizens. These services are crucial in supporting the wellbeing of the community and ensuring that all citizens have access to the resources they need. NDHS is committed to providing such comprehensive support to its citizens.

The Finance Unit within Administrations and Operations plays a pivotal role in the functioning of NDHS. This division is seeking to hire an Accounting Technician III, who performs and maintains the daily accounts payable cycle activities associated with services of Norfolk Department of Human Service. Their goal is timely and accurate recording of financial transactions and processing of invoices. The incumbent will report directly to a Fiscal Manager II.

Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $41,231.00- $47,415.65

Essential Functions

Performs financial duties by processing transactions and preparing checks for distribution; verifies payments; process invoices, purchase orders, credit orders, OTOs, requisitions, vouchers, and other documents for payment.

Enters data into complex computerized financial systems; reconciles accounts; processes journal entries and invoices; maintains files; reviews invoices for payment and consults with vendors regarding accounts in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.

Functions in a high-volume, demanding office environment and handles multiple priorities with ease while maintaining professional rapport at all times.

Researches, compiles, assimilates, and prepares confidential and sensitive documents/reports, and briefs the fiscal leadership regarding content.

Provides information and/or documentation to outside auditors, federal/state/local government regulators, and other agency stakeholders, as requested by management. ·

Responsible for accurate record retention in compliance with Federal/State/Local guidelines.

Education/Experience

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.

Two years experience in bookkeeping or accounting.

Additional Information & Requirements

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30AM-5PM

Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.

Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of “Non-City” are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

01

The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer “see resume” or “see application” as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

02

Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?

Yes

No

03

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

Yes – I am a current City of Norfolk Employee

Yes – I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee

No – I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

04

If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employees full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing “N/A.”

05

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

Less than High School Diploma/GED

High School Diploma/GED

Some College (6 months or more)

Vocational/Technical Degree

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Masters Degree or higher

06

Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

07

Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

I am not a Veteran

I am a Veteran

I am a Disabled Veteran

08

A conviction (felony or misdemeanor) does not necessarily eliminate you from employment consideration. A criminal background check is conducted on all new hires. Failure to disclose all criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment consideration or may result in dismissal from City of Norfolk employment if you have been hired. The nature of the offense; the time that has passed since the offense, conduct and/or completion of the sentence; and the nature of the job sought may be taken into consideration. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor?

I have been convicted of a felony

I have been convicted of a misdemeanor

I have been convicted of a felony and a misdemeanor

I have not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor

09

If you answered, that you have been convicted of a felony and/or a misdemeanor, please provide an explanation including the city, state and date of the conviction. This excludes minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets.

10

How many Years of experience do you have performing, administering, and coordinating accounts payable financial information?

No experience

1 year

2 years

11

How many years of experience do you have in analyzing and reporting financial data?

No experience

1 year

2 years

12

Do you have an advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel?

Yes

No

13

How many years of experience do you have working with a large accounting software system, such as AFMS or Oracle?

No experience

1 year

2 years

14

Do you have experience in governmental accounting with fiscal administrative oversight of a Federal/State funded program, which requires compliance with Federal/State/Local guidelines?

Yes

No

15

If you answered “yes” to the previous question, please provide a detail explanation of your direct involvement with the fiscal administrative oversight of Federal/State funded program and the size of the program budget.

16

The expected hiring salary range for this position is $41,231 to $47,415. Are willing to accept a salary within this range?

Yes

No

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