Accountant II

Job Posting End Date:

Department:

FINANCE Compensation Grade:

A11

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay range: $60,174.40 - $93,766.40

Salary may be negotiable up to the midpoint ($76,980.80) based on qualifications.

This position will be open until filled; applicants will be reviewed weekly.

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

Yes Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

About Us:

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and

Preferred Qualifications:

The City of Virginia Beach Finance Department delivers comprehensive financial and business services, and protects the City's resources in a high-quality, cost effective and innovative environment that inspires trust and supports our community for a lifetime. We are seeking a dynamic team-player for an Accountant II position.

Apply to be part of our team if you are interested in a challenging career working with a dedicated team of professionals serving the city that consistently ranks as one of the best places to live.

As an Accountant II you will:

Prepare Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) reimbursement packages after working with project managers to ensure project expenditures fall within the scope of VDOT programs. This position will be responsible for managing and recording VDOT revenues on the general ledger to ensure all revenue accruals are recorded and the project revenues are tracked with program agreements, in addition to other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting with a State or local government and experience with construction contracts. There is a preference for a Master's degree in Accounting.

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and Paid-Time-Off.

This position offers a remote/Hybrid work schedule arrangement.

Additional requirements:

• DMV Transcript:
No
• CDL:
No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse:
No
• CPS Check:
No
• Physical:
No
• Respirator:
No
• Psychological Screening:
No
• Polygraph:
No
• At Will:
No

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related and three (3) years of experience utilizing the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with such positions as Accountant OR an equivalent combination of education (above high school level) and/or experience equivalent to seven (7) years in fields utilizing the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with this position.

Special Requirements :
All 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.

Skills:

Accruals, Expenses, Financial Data, Financial Documents, Financial Information, Financial Reports, Financial Statements, General Ledger (GL), Researching, Revenue, Summarization, Trend Analysis, Working Papers

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.

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