What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Sr. Accountant II position at City of Norfolk?
Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
Essential Functions include but are not limited to the following.
Required:
The Accounts Payable Division of Finance acts as the Payment Control Center for the City. It is responsible for Check Printing, EFT and ACH Payment Processing, Wire Transfers, and Purchase Card Administration. The Division is also responsible for 1099 Reporting, the Unclaimed Property process, Vendor / Customer Management, Travel Authorizations, Audit Support, and Fraud Control.
The Department is seeking a highly motivated individual to assist with the management of the accounts payable process which includes working with departments to ensure timely payment to City vendors and maintaining/managing vendor records while continuously identifying ways to streamline efficiency. The ability to expeditiously handle numerous functions and responsibilities is critical. Attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to work with updated technology and systems is also fundamental. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a solid understanding of accounting and financial principles. The ability to work in and with various systems and software to upload and transmit files is also important.
The ideal candidate must be able to manage their time effectively to meet deadlines and process transactions efficiently. The ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines is essential. The ability to analyze financial data and use critical thinking to resolve problems is a vital skill for this role.
Essential Functions include but are not limited to the following.
- Process Electronic Payment Files, Wire and Card Disbursements, and Print Checks from multiple applications.
- Prepare Disbursement Reports for all Outgoing Payments.
- Provide Customer Service Support for Citizens, Vendors, and Departmental Staff.
- Assist with Vendor Management, 1099 Reporting, Unclaimed Property Reporting, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests.
- Assist with Disbursement Returns, Reissues and Cancellations.
- Download, review, analyze and maintain data from multiple systems and platforms, prepare and disseminate reports to Senior Leadership, Auditors and External Stakeholders.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite including Excel for data analysis in the performance of numerous tasks associated with the disbursement of various payment types from separate payment platforms.
- Ability to work with and analyze large data sets.
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Required:
- A minimum of two to five years of experience in accounting or finance.
- Information technology skills related to the management and transmission of data is preferred.
- Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
- This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.
Salary : $54,601 - $65,000
