Account Clerk III - Permanent Full Time

Account Clerk III - Permanent Full Time

Salary

$38,569.00 - $69,425.00 Annually

Location

Fleet Services, Hampton, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

09402

Department

FLEET SERVICES

Opening Date

07/07/2026

Closing Date

7/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Function

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about supporting sound financial operations? Were looking for a skilled Account Clerk III to provide complex clerical and technical support in General Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, purchasing, grant awards, and special funded projects. In this role, youll prepare and maintain both manual and automated financial records, process accounting transactions, generate reports, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of fiscal data. Youll also serve as a valuable resource to your colleagues by providing guidance, training, and mentoring to support a collaborative and efficient work environment.

Come work for the City of Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits. As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or successful completion of GED. Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business management or a related field of study preferred.
• Requires three (3) years of experience in general accounting, accounts receivable/payable, and/or purchasing.
• Advanced computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheet and database software required.
• One (1) year of procurement/purchasing experience in a governmental or private sector environment preferred.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Requires extensive contact with employees, vendors, and other outside agencies.
• May require some local travel.

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Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Medical Insurance
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts
• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Care for Sick Parent Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include:

• New Years Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• Presidents Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

• Employees birthday

• A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the VRS website.

• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the ICMA-RC website.

• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.

• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or Sentara EAP website.

• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

Savings bonds are available to the Citys workforce.

• Employees are covered for Workers Compensation where appropriate.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or have you successfully completed a GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least 3 years of work experience in general accounting, accounts receivable/payable, and/or purchasing? PLEASE ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION SHOWS WHERE YOU GAINED THIS EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED.

• Yes
• No

03

Which of the options below best describes your proficiency in computer operations to include word processing, spreadsheets, and database management? PLEASE ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION SHOWS WHERE YOU GAINED THIS EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED.

• No proficiency
• Basic proficiency
• Advanced proficiency
• Expert proficiency

04

Which of the options below best describes your knowledge of government or private sector procurement policies and procedures?

• No knowledge
• Basic knowledge
• Moderate knowledge
• Extensive knowledge

05

This position requires that you possess a valid drivers license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hamptons criteria. Failure to provide your drivers license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your drivers license number by entering it below:

06

I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hampton

Address 22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone (757) 727-6407

Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr