Account Technician

City of Chesapeake VA
  • Chesapeake, VA
    9 days ago

    Job Description

    Position Details

    Position Information

    Working Title of Vacant Position Account Technician Job Type Full Time Posting Type City Employees Only Number of Vacancies 1 Department HUMAN SVCS Division HS-SOCIAL SERVICES ADMIN Requisition Number 2026414 Number of hours worked per week 40 hours Work Schedule

    Monday-Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm

    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 Chesapeake, VA (100 Outlaw Street) Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional Pay Grade GE04 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary

    $39,543 / annually

    Actual starting salary based on qualifications and experience

    Job Description

    The City of Chesapeake Human Services Department is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Account Technician to support our financial and administrative operations.

    As an Account Technician, you'll play a key role in ensuring accuracy, organization, and smooth processing of essential financial and program-related information that directly supports services for children, families, and community partners.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Evaluates and assesses accounts in assigned area
    • Collects, enters, updates, and maintains account information
    • Generates payments for invoices, refunds, and/or payroll
    • Calculates amounts to process checks for payments
    • Verifies, monitors, and reconciles accounts
    • Performs various accounting functions such as preparing accounts receivable, deposits, and/or vacation and leave information
    • Researches information to solve accounting discrepancies or track payments
    • Prepares accounting and fiscal reports
    • Answers phones and inquiries regarding account information
    • Performs related tasks as necessary, such as scheduling meetings and monitoring departmental inventory
    • Performs other related duties as assigned

    What We're Looking For:

    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
    • Experience working with spreadsheets, databases, or financial systems
    • Strong communication and customer service skills
    • Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team environment
    • Prior experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative support preferred

    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 high school diploma or GED/HSE and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in accounting or related field

    EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.

    SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver's license and a 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 and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience processing accounts payable/receivable transactions
    • Experience with interactive sessions through a mainframe environment
    • Experience with the PeopleSoft accounting software program
    • Experience with tracking financial transactions
    • Experience collecting and presenting data to a supervisor

    Posting Detail Information

    Job Open Date 08/21/2026 Job Close Date 08/30/2026 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to Applicants

    ADA Checklist

    Overall Physical Strength Demands

    Overall Physical Strength Demands S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

    Physical Demands

    C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

    Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Lifting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs Carrying Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Pushing/Pulling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Handling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Fine Dexterity Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Crouching Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Bending Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Twisting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Climbing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Balancing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Foot Controls Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

    Computer, copier, fax, telephone, scanner, adding machine, printer, any other office equipment

    Protective Equipment Required

    N/A

    Health and Safety

    D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

    Mechanical Hazards N = Never Chemical Hazards N = Never Electrical Hazards S = Seasonally Fire Hazards S = Seasonally Explosives S = Seasonally Communicable Diseases S = Seasonally Physical Danger or Abuse S = Seasonally Other If Other, Description

    Environmental Factors

    D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

    Dirt and Dust D = Daily Extreme Temperatures D = Daily Noise and Vibration D = Daily Fumes and Odors D = Daily Wetness/Humidity D = Daily Darkness or Poor Lighting D = Daily Primary Work Location Office Environment

    Non-Physical Demands

    C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

    Time Pressures Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Emergency Situations Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Frequent Change of Tasks Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

    N/A

    Professional References

    Professional References

    Please provide contact information for professional references.

    Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 4

    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

      • Experience with processing accounts payable/receivable transactions, PeopleSoft program, mainframe, tracking financial transactions, and preparing financial reports is preferred. Please elaborate on any relevant experience or type NA, if not applicable.

    (Open Ended Question)

      • This position is for City employees, volunteers, temporary workers, and interns only. Are you currently a City of Chesapeake employee, volunteer, temporary worker, or intern? This information will be verified. Please update your application accordingly.
    • Yes

    • No

      • Do you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City's Driving Standards? Please review link in posting for details.
    • Yes

    • No

    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

    • Resume

    Optional Documents

    • Transcripts
    • Letter of Recommendation

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChesapeake, VA

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Softwareunmatched
    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Accounts Receivable Processingunmatched
    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Bookkeepingunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Check Processingunmatched
    • Child and Youth Servicesunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Data Collectionunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Explosivesunmatched
    • Financial Administrationunmatched
    • Financial Operationsunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Financial Systemsunmatched
    • Financial Transactionsunmatched
    • Infectious Diseasesunmatched
    • Machine Toolunmatched
    • Mainframe Computerunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Peoplesoftunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Spreadsheetsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Telephone Skillsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Transaction Processing/Managementunmatched

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