Accountant II

City of Virginia Beach; Center Line (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and life insurance

Retirement and savings plans

Maternity/paternity and parental leave

Holidays and Paid-Time-Off

Remote/Hybrid schedule

Job summary

The City of Virginia Beach Finance Department seeks an Accountant II to join a dynamic team responsible for managing revenues, expenditures and general ledger activities. You will prepare VDOT reimbursement packages and ensure expenditures align with program agreements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting and 3+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination, with experience in state or local government. A Master's is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and 3 years of experience in accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with state/local government accounting and construction contracts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare VDOT reimbursement packages with project managers and track project revenues on the general ledger.
• Manage and record VDOT revenues and ensure revenue accruals are recorded.
• Other duties as assigned by the department.

Skills

Accruals

Expenses

Financial Data

Financial Documents

Financial Information

Financial Reports

Financial Statements

General Ledger

Researching

Revenue

Summarization

Trend Analysis

Working Papers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Department

FINANCE

Compensation Grade

A11

Compensation Range & Starting Salary

Pay range: $60,174.40 - $93,766.40

Salary may be negotiable up to the midpoint ($76,980.80) based on qualifications.

This position will be open until filled; applicants will be reviewed weekly.

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime)

Yes

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

About Us

Recognized as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications

The City of Virginia Beach Finance Department delivers comprehensive financial and business services, and protects the City’s resources in a high-quality, cost effective and innovative environment that inspires trust and supports our community for a lifetime. We are seeking a dynamic team-player for an Accountant II position.

As an Accountant II you will:

Prepare Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) reimbursement packages after working with project managers to ensure project expenditures fall within the scope of VDOT programs. This position will be responsible for managing and recording VDOT revenues on the general ledger to ensure all revenue accruals are recorded and the project revenues are tracked with program agreements, in addition to other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting with a State or local government and experience with construction contracts. There is a preference for a Master's degree in Accounting.

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and Paid-Time-Off.

This position offers a remote/Hybrid work schedule arrangement.

Additional Requirements

• DMV Transcript: No
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: No
• Physical: No
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related and three (3) years of experience utilizing the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with such positions as Accountant OR an equivalent combination of education (above high school level) and/or experience equivalent to seven (7) years in fields utilizing the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with this position. 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.

Skills

Accruals, Expenses, Financial Data, Financial Documents, Financial Information, Financial Reports, Financial Statements, General Ledger (GL), Researching, Revenue, Summarization, Trend Analysis, Working Papers

Working Conditions

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position. https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/.pdf

Official Job Descriptions

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VRS Contribution

All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.