Accountant IV Salary $62,732.78 - $83,916.04 Annually Location: Norfolk, VA Job Type: Permanent Full-time Job Number: 013777 Department: Utilities Division Accounting & Budget Opening Date: January 15, 2026 Closing Date: January 29, 2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description The Department of Utilities is seeking an Accountant IV in our Budget and Accounting Division. The person in this position performs various financial and accounting reporting functions in accordance with US GAAP while ensuring compliance with federal, state and local guidelines. Maintains the integrity of automated accounting system general ledger and subsidiary ledger, prepares annual budgets, and performs other duties as required.
Essential Functions Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:
• Prepares financial reports, including preparation of monthly and annual financial reports and historical financial statements of the Department. • Also prepares budget reports and analyzes variances with actual amounts. • In addition, prepares complex work papers, assists independent auditors in reviewing financial information, and assists financial consultants with the Departments rate studies and true-up analysis. • Assists in monitoring debt management by calculating the debt service, ensuring that debt service, grants and special projects are paid in accordance with bond covenants and contracts. • Prepares and maintains records to ensure all outstanding debts, grants, and special projects are properly accounted for. • Assists management with Departments financial policies compliance. • Performs general accounting tasks by resolving issues with subsidiary ledgers, preparing monthly reconciliations and related calculations, preparing general ledger adjustments, and providing assistance to support staff in reconciling accounts. • Maintains fixed assets records for the Department and ensures proper recording of fixed asset transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP. • Prepares cash flow projections to assist management in making decisions regarding operating and capital outlay for the Department on an ongoing basis. • Performs other duties by drafting, reviewing and recommending approval for Departments ordinances, reviewing Department contracts, approving payment documents and pay advances, and providing technical assistance to various personnel.
Managerial Responsibilities Managerial responsibilities include monitoring program and budget activity for various projects, coordinating project activity with other personnel and prioritizing work to meet deadlines.
Oversees preparation of Departments budget and reviews and approves expenditures of significant budgeted funds for the Department and may research and prepare recommendations for Department-wide budget expenditures.
Work Requirements Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelors degree or equivalent.
Three years of experience in accounting within a local government, nonprofit organization or related industry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Information & Requirements
Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Work Location: This position will be located at: 500 E. Main St, 7th Floor, Norfolk 23510
This position is designated as an Essential position and you may be required to work extended, rotating, after hours, weekends, and/or holiday shifts in response to emergencies and severe weather.
Benefits
Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant's school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
Supplemental Questions
The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
02 If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employees name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
03 Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
High School Diploma/GED Vocational/Technical Degree Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree or higher
04 Do you have a Bachelors degree or higher in Accounting or a related field?
Yes No
05 Please state the major of your Bachelors degree or higher, including the minor if applicable. If you do not have a Bachelors degree or higher, please type N/A.
06 How many years of experience do you have in accounting within a local government, nonprofit organization or related industry?
I do not have any related experience Less than three (3) years of experience 3 to 5 years of experience 5 to 7 years of experience More than seven (7) years of experience
07 Please describe your experience in accounting within a local government, nonprofit organization or related industry. Please ensure this information is referenced above in your work history. If you do not have any experience in accounting within a local government, nonprofit organization or related industry, please type N/A.
08 Do you possess any supervisory and/or leadership experience?
Yes No
09 Please describe your supervisory and/or leadership experience, including overseeing work quality, scheduling work, and the amount supervised. If you do not possess any supervisory and/or leadership experience, please type N/A.
10 Do you have experience overseeing and preparing budgets, reviewing and approving expenditures?
Yes No
11 This position requires a proficient level of computer skills. Please select the response that best describes your computer skill level, including using Microsoft Office. (Please note an assessment may be conducted at the time of interview.)
I have no Microsoft Office experience Beginner Intermediate Advanced
12 Please select all the software programs you have experience in. (Please note a skills assessment may be conducted at the time of interview.)
Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Access General governmental accounting systems Specialized accounting software I do not have any experience with the above software programs
13 Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
14 Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee
15 Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
I am not a Veteran I am a Veteran I am a Disabled Veteran