Accountant Salary $55,432.26 - $72,061.47 Annually Location Roanoke, VA Job Type Full-Time Job Number 03072 Department Department of Finance Division Director of Finance Opening Date 02/04/2026 Closing Date 3/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description The City of Roanoke is seeking an Accountant to maintain financial records, primarily in the area of financial reporting, journal entry preparation, processing projects associated fixed asset routine transactions, payroll information for grants and other similar tasks. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to compiling and analyzing financial information used in the preparation of complex financial reports; preparing journal entries, financial reports, statements and verifying financial data; and performing reconciliations & preparing written analyses or account fluctuations. The successful candidate will assemble statistical and accounting data on request, assist independent auditors as required, assist other departments by providing information on financial matters, and prepare budgetary or financial reports as needed. Additionally, they will provide oversight & assistance as required in operation of business areas of municipal government.
Bachelors degree from four-year college or university in accounting or a related field preferred; three to five years related experience and/or training in accounting, preferably in the public sector; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Certified Public Accountant preferred.
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer. To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.
This is an exempt position
Summary of Duties
Maintains financial records, primarily in the area of financial reporting, performs reconciliations and fixed asset accounting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Performs assigned accounting functions in accordance with GAAP and applicable Federal and State legislation for assigned area of responsibility and accounts • Compiles and analyzes financial information used in the preparation of complex financial reports • Maintains specialized databases, researches and makes recommendations to upgrade or modify departmental information management systems and procedures • Prepares journal entries, financial reports, statements and verifies financial data to ensure that data is current and accurate • Assembles statistical and accounting data on request • Assists independent auditors as required • Assists other departments by providing information on financial matters • Researches and provides financial data on request • Performs reconciliations • Provides oversight & assistance as required in operation of business areas of municipal government • Applies systematic collection action to collect delinquent accounts
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Typical Qualifications
• Bachelors degree from four-year college or university in accounting or a related field preferred; three to five years related experience and/or training in accounting, preferably in the public sector; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Public Accountant preferred.
Supplemental Information
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret journals, financial reports, or governmental regulations. • Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints orally and in writing. • Ability to communicate effectively with management, public groups or employees of organization. • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions. • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form. • Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. • Ability to stand and sit. • Ability to walk. • Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. • Ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quite.
Job Description and Benefits
This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.
Overview of Benefits for Full-Time Employees
• Paid leave is time off from work available for use by an employee upon approval by supervisor. • The first 24 consecutive leave hours for any illness must be charged to paid leave with additional time charged to extended illness leave. • Paid leave for employees of the city shall accrue as follows: • Years of Service Hours Per Month • Fire 24-hr shift Employees 0 - 4 12 19.755 - 9 14 22.7510 - 14 16 25.5015 - 19 17 26.7520 - 24 18 28.7525 + 20 32 • Extended Illness Leave: shall accrue at the rate of six (6) hours per month. Fire suppression employees shall accrue extended illness leave at nine (9) hours per month. • Funeral Leave: for family, up to three consecutive days. • Military Leave: Twenty-one work days per Federal fiscal year. • Holidays: The City provides 96 hours of annual paid holiday time. • Mental Health & Well-Being Leave: Employees receive 24 hours (Fire Suppression receives 34 hours) of Mental Health & Well-Being Leave upon hire. Certification of mental health diagnosis is not required and leave will not be paid out upon separation. • Shared Leave Bank (effective 1/1/2023): Voluntary membership for full-time Employees who will be out for an extended period of time and has exhausted all other forms of leave. Members are required to provide 8 hours of their Extended Illness per fiscal year and at least 8 hours per assessment. Assessments will be limimted to 4 times per fiscal year (max of 40 hours per fiscal year). • Health Insurance: Four coverage types are available: Employee only, Employee + 1 Child, Employee + Spouse and Family. Coverage is available through payroll deduction. • Additionally, the city offers the following three Aetna Health Plan Options: • PPO 750 - Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; lower deductible and out-of-pocket maximums than other medical plans; and has higher employee premiums. This is comparable to the current insurance program. • PPO/HRA 1500 - Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; has higher deductible and out-of-pocket maximum than the PPO 300 plan; has lower employee premiums than the PPO 300 plan; and the employer makes contributions to an account through a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). The City of Roanoke contributes $500 for employee only coverage and $1,000 for all other tiers. Contributions are pro-rated dependent upon enrollment date. • PPO/HDHP-HSA - Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; has higher deductible and out-of-pocket maximum than other medical plans; has lower employee premiums; and both the employer and the employee make contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for medical expenses which apply to the deductible. The City of Roanoke contributes towards the Health Savings Account (HSA), $1,600 for employee only coverage and $3,100 for all other tiers. Contributions are pro-rated dependent upon enrollment date. • Optum RX (Pharmaceutical Benefits Manager) - Manages pharmacy benefits, processes employee pharmacy claims and answers employee pharmacy benefit questions. • Aetna Health Plan 2026 Monthly Rates • PPO 750 Employee Only: $81.94 • Employee + Child: $306.26 • Employee + Spouse: $718.38 • Family: $785.44 • PPO/HRA 1500 Employee Only: $53.06 • Employee + Child: $260.06 • Employee + Spouse: $660.64 • Family: $669.94 • PPO/HDHP-HSA Employee Only: $25.10 • Employee + Child: $195.72 • Employee + Spouse: $547.88 • Family: $550.56 • Dental Insurance: Four coverage types are available: Family, Employee and Spouse, Employee and Child, and Employee only. Coverage is available through payroll deduction. Delta Dental 2026 Monthly Rates • Employee: $2.80 • Employee/Child: $18.88 • Employee/Spouse: $18.88 • Family: $49.36 • Life Insurance: Paid by the City at no cost to employees. Coverage is equal to the annual salary rounded to the next highest thousand and then doubled. For an accidental death, the coverage would be twice this amount. • Optional Life Insurance: Paid by the employee. Various amounts of coverage, including family members, available through payroll deduction. • Long Term Disability Insurance: Designed to provide a monthly benefit to assist employees with bills and maintaining a standard of living when disabled as a result of a covered sickness or injury. Coverage is available through