City of Norfolk

Accountant IV

SALARY

$25.01 - $41.37 Hourly

$2,000.77 - $3,309.27 Biweekly

$52,020.00 - $86,041.00 Annually

LOCATION

Norfolk, VA

JOB TYPE

Permanent Full-time

JOB NUMBER

06889

DEPARTMENT

Utilities

DIVISION

Accounting & Budget

OPENING DATE

05/10/2018

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

BARGAINING UNIT

GEN

SALARY

$25.01 - $41.37 Hourly

$2,000.77 - $3,309.27 Biweekly

$52,020.00 - $86,041.00 Annually

LOCATION

Norfolk, VA

JOB TYPE

Permanent Full-time

JOB NUMBER

06889

DEPARTMENT

Utilities

DIVISION

Accounting & Budget

OPENING DATE

05/10/2018

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

BARGAINING UNIT

GEN

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Description

The Department of Utilities is seeking an Accountant IV in our Budget and Accounting Division.  The person in this position performs various financial and accounting reporting functions in accordance with US GAAP while ensuring compliance with federal, state and local guidelines. Maintains the integrity of automated accounting system general ledger and subsidiary ledger, prepares annual budgets, and performs other duties as required.

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Essential Functions

  • Prepares financial reports, including preparation of monthly and annual financial reports and historical financial statements of the Department. Also prepares budget reports and analyzes variances with actual amounts. In addition, prepares complex work papers, assists independent auditors in reviewing financial information, and assists financial consultants with the Department's rate studies and true-up analysis.
  • Assists in monitoring debt management by calculating the debt service, ensuring that debt service, grants and special projects are paid in accordance with bond covenants and contracts. Prepares and maintains records to ensure all outstanding debts, grants, and special projects are properly accounted for. Assists management with Department's financial policies compliance.
  • Performs general accounting tasks by resolving issues with subsidiary ledgers, preparing monthly reconciliations and related calculations, preparing general ledger adjustments, and providing assistance to support staff in reconciling accounts.
  • Maintains fixed assets records for the Department and ensures proper recording of fixed asset transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Prepares cash flow projections to assist management in making decisions regarding operating and capital outlay for the Department on an ongoing basis.
  • Performs other duties by drafting, reviewing and recommending approval for Department's ordinances, reviewing Department contracts, approving payment documents and pay advances, and providing technical assistance to various personnel. 

Education/Experience

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Three years of experience in accounting within a local government, nonprofit organization or related industry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information & Requirements

  • Managerial responsibilities include monitoring program and budget activity for various projects, coordinating project activity with other personnel and prioritizing work to meet deadlines.
  • Oversees preparation of Department's budget and reviews and approves expenditures of significant budgeted funds for the Department and may research and prepare recommendations for Department-wide budget expenditures.
  • Work requires functioning as a lead worker performing essentially the same work as those directed, and includes overseeing work quality, training, instructing, and scheduling work.

Benefits

 
     
  • Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance and tuition assistance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking .
     
  • Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
     
  • Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
     
  • Retirement
    If you are hired October 5, 2010 or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit.  This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations.  The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. 
 

Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above.  Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.   

 

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City of Norfolk
Employer
City of Norfolk
Accountant IV Supplemental Questionnaire
* QUESTION 1
The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

* QUESTION 2
Please select the highest level of education you have completed.






* QUESTION 3
Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or a related field?


* QUESTION 4
Please state the major of your Bachelor's degree or higher, including the minor if applicable. If you do not have a Bachelor's degree or higher, please type N/A.
* QUESTION 5
How many years of experience do you have in accounting within a local government, nonprofit organization or related industry?





* QUESTION 6
Please describe your experience in accounting within a local government, nonprofit organization or related industry. Please ensure this information is referenced above in your work history. If you do not have any experience in accounting within a local government, nonprofit organization or related industry, please type N/A.
* QUESTION 7
Do you possess any supervisory and/or leadership experience?


* QUESTION 8
Please describe your supervisory and/or leadership experience, including overseeing work quality, scheduling work, and the amount supervised. If you do not possess any supervisory and/or leadership experience, please type N/A.
* QUESTION 9
Do you have experience overseeing and preparing budgets, reviewing and approving expenditures?


* QUESTION 10
This position requires a proficient level of computer skills. Please select the response that best describes your computer skill level, including using Microsoft Office. (Please note an assessment may be conducted at the time of interview.)




* QUESTION 11
Please select all the software programs you have experience in. (Please note a skills assessment may be conducted at the time of interview.)







* QUESTION 12
Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
* QUESTION 13
Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?



* QUESTION 14
Do you currently reside in the City of Norfolk?


* QUESTION 15
Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)



* Required Question