Accountant

An acceptable criminal history and Child Protective Services (CPS) reports are required.
Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.
This opportunity is available to current City of Chesapeake employees. As the City of Chesapeake and Chesapeake Public Schools are separate governmental entities, employees of Chesapeake Public Schools are not included in the City employee eligibility requirement.

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Job Type

Job Type Full Time

Posting Type

Posting Type City Employees Only

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Department

Department CHES LIBRARY SYSTEM

Division

Division LIBRARIES ADMIN

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026511

Number of hours worked per week

Number of hours worked per week 40 hours per week

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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.

Work Site Location

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional

Pay Grade

Pay Grade GE13

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

$61,647 minimum starting salary.

• Actual starting rate depends on education and relevant experience.

Chesapeake Public Library ( CPL ) is seeking an outgoing, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented full-time Accountant I with a passion for public service and exemplary customer services skills to perform accounting functions and provide support to personnel for assigned areas of responsibility. CPL supports the City’s mission of making Chesapeake an exceptional place to live, learn, work, farm, and play by providing exceptional service internally and externally.
The Accountant I will supervise one (1) staff member and the payroll process.
The Accountant I will be responsible for all financial related activities of the Chesapeake Public Library, including but not limited to:
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Library’s Purchasing Agent and Asset Management.
Responsibilities include monitoring cash flow to ensure all funds are spent within procurement rules and regulations, within budget and in a manner that meets the goals of the Library Director.
Assist in the preparation of the Library budget, this includes the analysis of current and prior year expenditures to develop a budget that meets the goals for the upcoming year.
Review and develop policies and procedures to ensure all revenue is properly received, documented, and accounted for.
Research and prepare financial reports and certification for City and State reporting requirements. Review and process all accounts payable in an accurate and timely manner.
Interact with staff and/or external agencies to ensure accuracy of accounts, responds to inquiries, and provides accounting support.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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 a closely related field.
Experience: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses: Requires valid driver’s license and 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…