What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Clerk II position at City of Virginia Beach?
Job Duties:
ACCOUNT CLERK II duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Audit, prepare, process, receive and manage a high volume of complex accounts payable functions in the City's Oracle Financial Cloud System
- Receive a high volume of goods and services for Park & Landscape Services Division, which utilizes approximately 14 funding sources
- Monitor and track expenditures in Excel
- Maintain up-to-date paper filing system and records
- Prepare and type correspondence
- Serve as main backup to Customer Service and Support Center answering phones and inquiries
- Organizational skills to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to laws, policies, and division standards and processes
- Assist with periodic audits of storeroom to ensure compliance with division and city policies and procedures
- Experience with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Furnish information and problem solve with other City departments, vendors, and the general public in a professional and amicable manner
- May attend and take meeting minutes
Our Commitment
Work with the best - work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60 year track record of providing legendary experiences! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment. We ensure all residents – regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances – can access our programs. By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents.
Are you…
- Able to keep a positive attitude and foster excellence through your actions, words, and appearance? Personable and genuine with your communication- both written and verbal?
- Someone who seeks opportunity to learn and understand the experience of others, creating a collaborative environment for all voices to be heard? Able to embrace differences and individuality to encourage inclusion? Willing to listen with an open mind?
- A problem solver who can work through sticking points and difficult conversations, holding yourself and team members to the highest standards of accountability?
- Able to find opportunity in challenges, no matter how difficult, finding creative solutions?
- Able to model sustainable practices to ensure an environmental conscious and productive culture (Ex: Recycle, reduce waste, optimize resources, and improve processes)?
- Going to take ownership of your time with the department and strive for excellence?
THEN WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!
The P&R Employee Experience
At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees. We are intentional about creating an employee experience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations: Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship. These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high performing work environment. Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are.
Full Time Perks –
Employees who are new to the Virginia Retirement System are eligible for:
- 11 Paid Holidays plus 3 Additional Personal Holidays
- 18 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
- Legal and Identity Theft Protection
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance
- Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan(COV457)
- Hybrid 457 Cash Match
- Virginia Local Disability Program (VLDP) – Income Replacement(Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Long-Term Care)
- Optional Life Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program / Work-Life Services
- Paid Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave
Official City Job Description:
https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Account-Clerk-II-00010.pdf
Working Conditions:
https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.002116.pdf
Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS:
High school or GED plus two (2) years experience in fields providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities, such as clerical accounting or bookkeeping; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
All 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.
May require a passing score of 30 words per minute on a typing test.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Not Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required: None
Preferences:
preferences below.
- Experience with accounts payable
- Experience monitoring and tracking expenditures
- Experience with Oracle Financial Cloud system or similar
- Experience working with multiple funding sources
- Ability to work independently and prioritize accordingly
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment with everchanging priorities/needs
- Computer proficiency utilizing Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience auditing invoices for accuracy
Special Instructions:
This is an Alpha I position which requires reporting to work during periods of emergency or inclement weather, regardless of the City's operational status.
Applicants will be reviewed and interviews will occur on an on-going basis until the closing of this requisition. If a qualified candidate is found prior to the closing date, this requisition will be closed.
- Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
- Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
Salary : $35,672 - $55,291
