Posting number: 14295

Department: Parks & Recreation

Job classification: Accounting Technician II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Accounting and Finance, Parks and Recreation, Project Management, Records Management, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

The City of Norfolk’s Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking an experienced and motivated Accounting Technician II who will be responsible for performing financial, administrative and customer service duties. This will include entering purchase, bill and pay documents into the City’s financial system, compiling and filing reports, and assisting customer and employees.

Norfolk's Department of Parks & Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents.

Department Hiring Salary Range: $45,444 -$48,681

Examples of duties

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

Processes financial records including purchase orders, requisitions, contract payments and vendor invoices
Accurately inputs data in the City’s financial system (AFMS) according to policy and best practices
Prepares journal vouchers and other financial documents, such as invoices and cash receipts
Ensures the department is compliant with regulations pertaining to procurement and contract administration
Monitors and tracks revenue received via cash receipt
Processes monthly Bank of America credit card statements and related paperwork
Manages the shared inbox and responds to emails in a timely fashion
Inputs cemetery data into cemetery database
Creates, updates, and disseminates monthly reports as assigned
Provides back up functions to Parks & Forestry as well as Cemeteries within their Business Services division as needed
Serves on special projects and committees as assigned
Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage small projects efficiently

Qualifications

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.

Two years' experience in bookkeeping or accounting or general office work.

The preferred candidate will possess the following:
Certifications or formal education in Accounting, Public Relations, technological/computer courses

Supplemental information

Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license.

Accounting Technician II

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Summary

Examples of duties

Qualifications

Supplemental information