What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Specialist I position at City of Chesapeake?
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Account Specialist I
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
SHERIFF
Division
SHERIFF ADMIN
Requisition Number
2025219
Number of hours worked per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement
N - Never
Pay Grade
GE06
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
$41,745
Job Description
Do you like working with numbers in a team environment? Would you like your own office vs a cubicle? How about we throw in a designated parking space? The Sheriff’s Office is looking for someone with an eye for detail who is self motivated and enjoys working with people. Perform basic math calculations with problem solving. Reviews, verifies and processes invoices for payments and credits. Collects, enters, updates, and maintains account information. Maintains various revenue tracking spreadsheets. Creates accounts payable, revenue and budget journals. Creates requisitions for purchase of services, equipment, supplies and capital assets. Coordinates payment of department-wide purchase cards reports. Coordinate the financial portion for travel including payments, per diem reimbursements and travel voucher reconciliation. Deposit miscellaneous accounts receivable payments. Create and update information in PeopleSoft for the Sheriff’s Office. Interacts with employees, other departments, vendors and external agencies to ensure accuracy of accounts. Assists staff and public with inquiries and concerns. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Vocational/Educational Requirement: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in accounting or a closely related field.
Experience: 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: Depending on department operational needs, may require valid driver’s license and 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.
Experience: 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: Depending on department operational needs, may require valid driver’s license and 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
Must be organized, have a strong attention to detail, able to communicate effectively with others, efficient time management, mathematical skills and problem solving. PeopleSoft experience, QuickBooks experience, mathematical skills, word processing, critical thinking skills.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
04/23/2025
Job Close Date
05/07/2025
Open Continuous
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
The City of Chesapeake Department of Human Resources is serving as an advertising agent for the vacancy. Screening and selection will be handled by the Sheriff’s Office.
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
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 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
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Carrying
Never- Never occurs.
Carrying Weight
N/A
Pushing/Pulling
N = Never
Pushing/Pulling Weight
N/A
Reaching
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Handling
N = Never
Fine Dexterity
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Kneeling
N = Never
Crouching
Never- Never occurs.
Crawling
Never- Never occurs.
Bending
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Twisting
N = Never
Climbing
Never- Never occurs.
Balancing
Never- Never occurs.
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
N = Never
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Computer, fax machine, scanner , telephone. calculator
Protective Equipment Required
NA
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
N = Never
Fire Hazards
N = Never
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
N = Never
Physical Danger or Abuse
N = Never
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
S = Seasonally
Extreme Temperatures
S = Seasonally
Noise and Vibration
N = Never
Fumes and Odors
N = Never
Wetness/Humidity
N = Never
Darkness or Poor Lighting
N = Never
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
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
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
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
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)
NO
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
Salary : $41,745
