Accounting Specialist - Parks and Recreation

Performs senior-level skilled accounting and financial support work for the Parks and Recreation Department, preparing bi-weekly payroll, processing department credit card and accounts payable transactions, providing oversight of numerous processes, and assisting with specially assigned projects. 

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Gathers bank deposits from various locations within the department and prepares bank deposits
• Assists with Parks and Recreation program registration and collects registration fees
• Processes all purchase orders, accounts payable, and credit card transactions for the department
• Maintains revenue reports for department divisions
• Enters, proofs, and prints bi-weekly payroll for the department
• Assists with annual budget submissions
• Orders office supplies
• Provides coverage for the office by answering phone calls and assisting walk-in customers
• Provides oversite to one full-time and one part-time employee
• Processes refund requests and provides the Finance Department with a refund report
• Performs cash drawer audits for the Finance Department
• Creates a monthly revenue report for the department

• Knowledge of general accounting practices

• Ability to understand and administer office procedures and practices

• Knowledge of both paper and electronic filing systems

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to multi-task and handle a high volume of work 

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED certification required

• Associate/Technical degree with coursework in finance, accounting, or related field and three years of accounting or financial experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Special Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record

• Must be eligible for coverage under the Town of Blacksburg fidelity bond

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force

• Work regularly requires standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing

• Frequently requires using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires pushing or pulling and lifting

• Work requires standard and close vision

• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word

• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels

• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and operating motor vehicles or equipment

• Work has no exposure to environmental conditions

• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic.)

Salary : $39,416 - $41,008