Public Utilities Accountant & AP/GL Specialist

City of Richmond

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 77,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The City of Richmond’s Department of Public Utilities Financial Operations Division is seeking an Accountant to support Finance, Accounts Payable, Procurement, and Financial Operations. The role requires handling requisitions, invoices, journal entries, and contract monitoring under general supervision to aid city operations.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related fields and at least three years of professional accounting experience, with strong Excel and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field (or equivalent to four years of college education).
Three years of journey-level accounting experience including general ledger maintenance and reconciliation.
Equivalent combination of training and experience as approved by the department.

Responsibilities

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 weekly agreement report and track expiring contracts for renewals or closures; prepare pay-ins and journal entries.
Compile data for internal and external auditors for the department.
Assist with various accounting projects and provide support to staff as needed.

Job description

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related fields and at least three years of professional accounting experience, with strong Excel and

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