Accounting Technician AP

Announcement

ANN: 6718

Opening Date: 13 April 2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Work Schedule:

Full Time (30-40 hours/week)

Position:
Accounting Technician AP (3)

Salary: $20.13/hour + DOE

Location:

Chesapeake, VA - Headquarters

Under supervision, performs a variety of general accounting tasks to compile, prepare, review, and verify financial and statistical records in support of Finance directorate.

Creates, organizes, maintains, and updates files and records utilizing database and spreadsheet software, other online applications, and manual systems; maintains an audit trail of documents and records; creates report formats and prepares necessary accounting and financial reports based on retrieved data as requested; develops and maintains spreadsheets, journals, ledgers, logs, worksheets, and other records.

Classifies accounting transactions that include verifying the accuracy and completeness of the accounting data. Summarizes transactions and prepares control documents or other posting documents reflecting the entries to be made.

Communicates with and provides technical support to both internal and external clients by collecting and providing specialized information, answering questions, and assisting clients in interpreting and following proper accounting procedures; assists in training other staff in complying with proper procedures, rules and regulations.

Abstracts data reflecting financial condition and operating results; and presents this data in the form of statements and reports. Examines accounts to verify the accuracy of accounts and adequacy of supporting data. Prepares worksheets or reports reflecting the examinations made, discrepancies noted, and the corrective entries required to adjust accounts.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates possession of accepted accounting principles and practices, experience with accounting software, accounting functions and performing accounting duties.
• Intermediate experience with Excel.
• White-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.

Preferred (in addition to the minimum)

• An Associate’s Degree in accounting from an accredited university.

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
• Pension Plan
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave

All candidates will be considered without regard to any non‑merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.