DPU Hiring Event - Accountant - Fixed Assets Accounting

City of Richmond, Virginia; Richmond (VA); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 77.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities Financial Operations Division, seeks an Accountant to support accounts payable, procurement, and financial operations. The role executes general accounting duties and serves as a liaison with Finance, AP, and Procurement departments.

Responsibilities include reviewing requisitions, processing invoices, tracking contracts, and preparing journal entries. A pre-employment background check or drug screening may be required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, or training and education equivalent to four years of college education
• Three years of journey-level professional accounting experience such as general ledger maintenance and oversight, financial forecasting, preparation of financial statements, and reconciliation of statements and accounts
• Equivalent combination of training and experience may be used to meet minimum qualifications

Aufgaben

• Review and approve all incoming purchase requisitions for accuracy and compliance
• Manage changes, cancellations, and final closures of departmental purchase orders
• Process vendor invoices using the OnBase system in a timely and accurate manner
• Monitor the department’s weekly agreement report and track expiring contracts for timely renewals
• Prepare pay-ins for deposits and ensure submission of monthly pay-in reclassification journal entries
• Compile data for internal and external auditors for the department
• Assist with various accounting projects and provide support to other staff as needed

Kenntnisse

Accounting systems

Office software

Microsoft Excel

Billing/AR

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/BA/related field

Tools

Oracle

Rapids

MUNIS

Jobbeschreibung

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About

This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Description

Join us at the DPU Hiring Event! This position is a part of our hiring event on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Midtown Green. If you're selected to move forward, our department will reach out directly to schedule your interview. Please note this position is subject to a pre-employment background check and/or drug screening.

The anticipated hiring range is $60,306 - $77,457.

The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities Financial Operations Division is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Accountant. This position will serve as the key liaison with the city’s finance accounts payable (AP) Procurement and Financial Operations Departments. This position works according to policies and procedures but decides how and when to perform duties under general supervision. The selected incumbent will support the Department of Public Utilities by performing general accounting duties. This role serves as a key liaison with the city’s Finance, Accounts Payable (AP), Procurement and Financial Operations departments.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Review and approve all incoming purchase requisitions for accuracy and compliance
• Manage changes, cancellations, and final closures of departmental purchase orders
• Process vendor invoices using the OnBase system in a timely and accurate manner
• Monitor the department’s weekly agreement report and track expiring contracts for timely renewals or closures and prepare pay-ins for deposits and ensure submission of monthly pay-in reclassification journal entries
• Compile data for internal and external auditors for the department
• Assist with various accounting projects and provide support to other staff as needed.

Qualifications, Special Certifications And Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, or training and education equivalent to four years of college education
• Three years of journey-level professional accounting experience such as general ledger maintenance and oversight, financial forecasting, preparation of financial statements, and reconciliation of statements and accounts
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of office practices and procedures
• Skilled in operating office equipment.
• Fixed Assets experience and Oracle Experience is preferred.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, And/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• None required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some Combination Of The Following)

• Accounting and corresponding systems
• Basic accounting such as journal entries, chart of accounts, methods of reporting, and basis of reporting
• Billing and accounts receivable
• Budget
• Compliance and audit procedures
• Computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Electronic databases and related software applications such as Rapids and MUNIS
• Regulations related to sponsored programs at the local, state, and federal levels
• Financial systems
• Fiscal management principles