Lead Accounting Technician

Norfolk Public School District; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Public School District Accountant position is based in Norfolk, Virginia. The role is Full-Time and Permanent, non-exempt, with standard school-year scheduling and annual compensation aligned to local district standards.

The employee will handle extensive financial record keeping for the school system, ensuring accuracy in accounts and reporting, and supporting auditors. Qualified applicants will have an Associates Degree in Accounting and at least five years of experience in analytical

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Accounting and considerable experience in performing analytical and technical accounting work that involved accounts maintenance and financial reporting responsibilities.
• Requires 5 years work experience.
• All applicants must attach a completed resume for review. References must include at least one Supervisor and one Colleague or two Supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Maintains set of accounts by checking and verifying transaction documents; correcting errors; researching and resolving discrepancies; posting entries; preparing vouchers and memos; and preparing statements showing status and activity of accounts.
• Prepares disbursement documents and payment checks and arranges for signing and delivery.
• Processes vendor invoices by checking and verifying information; takes discounts and checks extensions; verifies and corrects codes; contacts vendors to resolve discrepancies; prepares payment vouchers and checks.
• Inputs financial data into automated financial system daily and reconciles subsidiary ledger to general ledger monthly.
• Provides functional work direction over entry level accounting personnel by training, checking and reviewing their work.
• Revises manuals, guidelines, and instructions as needed.
• Performs general office clerical and secretarial duties; prepares letters and reports; maintains files including personnel records; schedules appointments.
• Assists external and internal auditors in the audit of the financial records of individual schools.
• Performs special projects as assigned by supervisor or administrator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Accounting knowledge

Data entry

Auditing support

Education

Associates Degree in Accounting

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Full-Time and Permanent; Non-Exempt; 7.5 Hours/Day;252 Days/Year; 12 Months/Year; GradeNN

General Responsibilities

An employee assigned to a position in this class is typically responsible for a large segment of the school system’s financial record keeping operation. Work involves independent responsibility for checking and verifying transaction documents; correcting errors; researching and resolving discrepancies, preparing entries, vouchers and other forms; reconciling bank accounts; balancing accounts; and preparing reports. Workers must acquire knowledge of the specific accounting and record keeping requirements of the program areas served in order to function effectively.

Education and Experience

Associates Degree in Accounting and considerable experience in performing analytical and technical accounting work that involved accounts maintenance and financial reporting responsibilities; or any combination of education and experience that provides the above noted knowledge, skill, and ability. Requires 5 years work experience.

Please Note: All applicants, internal and external, must attach a completed resume for review. References must include at least one Supervisor and one Colleague or two Supervisors.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains set of accounts by checking and verifying transaction documents; correcting errors; researching and resolving discrepancies; posting entries; preparing vouchers, entries, memos and other forms; and preparing statements, summaries and recaps showing status and activity of accounts; balancing accounts and preparing reports.
• Prepares disbursement documents and payment checks and arranges for signing and delivery.
• Processes vendor invoices by checking and verifying information; takes discounts and checks extensions; verifies and corrects codes; contacts vendors to resolve discrepancies; prepares payment vouchers and checks.
• Input financial data into automated financial system on a daily basis and reconcile subsidiary ledger to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
• Provide functional work direction over entry level accounting personnel by training, checking and reviewing their work.
• Revises manuals, guidelines, and instructions as needed.
• Performs general office clerical and secretarial duties as required; prepares letters and reports; maintains files including personnel records; schedules appointments.
• Assist external and internal auditors in the audit of the financial records of individual schools.
• Perform special projects as assigned by supervisor or an administrator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Lead Accounting Technician

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Job Details

Job ID: 5977706

Application Deadline: Nov 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Full-Time and Permanent; Non-Exempt; 7.5 Hours/Day;252 Days/Year; 12 Months/Year; GradeNN

General Responsibilities

An employee assigned to a position in this class is typically responsible for a large segment of the school system’s financial record keeping operation. Work involves independent responsibility for checking and verifying transaction documents; correcting errors; researching and resolving discrepancies, preparing entries, vouchers and other forms; reconciling bank accounts; balancing accounts; and preparing reports. Workers must acquire knowledge of the specific accounting and record keeping requirements of the program areas served in order to function effectively.

Education and Experience

Associates Degree in Accounting and considerable experience in performing analytical and technical accounting work that involved accounts maintenance and financial reporting responsibilities; or any combination of education and experience that provides the above noted knowledge, skill, and ability. Requires 5 years work experience.

Please Note: All applicants, internal and external, must attach a completed resume for review. References must include at least one Supervisor and one Colleague or two Supervisors.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains set of accounts by checking and verifying transaction documents; correcting errors; researching and resolving discrepancies; posting entries; preparing vouchers, entries, memos and other forms; and preparing statements, summaries and recaps showing status and activity of accounts; balancing accounts and preparing reports.
• Prepares disbursement documents and payment checks and arranges for signing and delivery.
• Processes vendor invoices by checking and verifying information; takes discounts and checks extensions; verifies and corrects codes; contacts vendors to resolve discrepancies; prepares payment vouchers and checks.
• Input financial data into automated financial system on a daily basis and reconcile subsidiary ledger to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
• Provide functional work direction over entry level accounting personnel by training, checking and reviewing their work.
• Revises manuals, guidelines, and instructions as needed.
• Performs general office clerical and secretarial duties as required; prepares letters and reports; maintains files including personnel records; schedules appointments.
• Assist external and internal auditors in the audit of the financial records of individual schools.
• Perform special projects as assigned by supervisor or an administrator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $26.10 to $37.69 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Erica Norfleet , Talent Acquisition & Management Specialist
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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