What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant I position at City of Chesapeake?
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Accountant I
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
POLICE
Division
POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE
Requisition Number
2025167
Number of hours worked per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm.
Some flexibility available (7:30 am to 4:30 pm)
Some flexibility available (7:30 am to 4:30 pm)
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement
O - Occasional
Pay Grade
GE13
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
$58,964 to $78,128 depending on qualifications and experience
Job Description
The Chesapeake Police Department seeks an enthusiastic customer service focused accounting professional to fill our Accountant I position.
Are you a dynamic, detail-oriented accounting professional with a passion for problem solving? Are you interested in working in a collaborative and supportive environment? If so, consider using your Accounting experience and talents in support of the men and women that help keep the Citizens of the City of Chesapeake safe.
A successful candidate for this position will provide excellent customer service and accounting support for the CPD while performing the following duties:
- Coordinates and participates in the processing of account related information such as procurement, accounts receivable, accounts payable, budget, revenue and payroll for the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Fee Supported Activities, Donation accounts, Grants, Capital Budgets, Seized and Forfeited Assets.
- Grant and Capital Project management to include budget, revenue and expense reconciliation and reporting, Council Agenda packages, General Ledger entries and closeouts.
- Departmental Subject Matter Expert in Procurement to include:
- Compliance with City, State and Federal procurement policy and procedure
- Assist staff with Sole Source documents and preparation of bid documents for Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB) and Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Departmental Asset Management to include adding and disposing of departmental assets along with completing the yearly Fixed Asset Inventory and other asset related tasks.
- Forfeited and Seized Asset Management to include reconciliations, tracking, appropriations, and reporting.
- Prepares and maintains various financial reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis to ensure accurate financial data is reported to Finance and available to management for reporting and decision-making purposes.
Other related assignments as required will be determined by the supervisor based on current workloads and departmental needs.
Required Qualifications
Vocational/Educational Requirement:
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field.
Experience:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years 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 the 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.
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field.
Experience:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years 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 the 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
Accounting and procurement experience in a local government agency.
Grant and Capital Project financial management.
Experience in the following software applications:
Grant and Capital Project financial management.
Experience in the following software applications:
- PeopleSoft (financial)
- Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe/Kofax, Laserfiche
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
03/21/2025
Job Close Date
04/06/2025
Open Continuous
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Be prepared to discuss the details of your accounting and procurement experience; municipal or other government experience and software systems used.
Accounting exercise(s) will be administered following the interview.
A personal history statement and polygraph will be required during the background investigation process for the selected candidate.
Accounting exercise(s) will be administered following the interview.
A personal history statement and polygraph will be required during the background investigation process for the selected candidate.
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
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Carrying
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Reaching
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Handling
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Kneeling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crouching
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crawling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Bending
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Twisting
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Climbing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
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
N = Never
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Standard Office Equipment: Computer, phone, copier, adding machine, etc.
Protective Equipment Required
All PPE required for equipment in use.
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
S = Seasonally
Chemical Hazards
N = Never
Electrical Hazards
N = Never
Fire Hazards
N = Never
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
S = Seasonally
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
S = Seasonally
Fumes and Odors
S = Seasonally
Wetness/Humidity
S = Seasonally
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
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 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)
Employee is encouraged to work independently but can be assisted by Supervisor, Co-Workers, or City Employees for any task.
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
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