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Sr. Accountant IV

Salary

$68,674.95 - $114,767.44 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

12782

Department

Finance

Opening Date

07/25/2025

Closing Date

8/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The Department of Finance provides centralized structure and support for the City of Norfolk, to include financial reporting; debt; payroll; procurement; risk management; fiscal systems support; accounts payable; collections; business process improvement; and retirement. Finance’s Financial Reporting Division is responsible for facilitating the City’s annual external audit, preparing the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and maintaining the integrity of the City’s general ledger accounting system. Through the provision of assistance and guidance, the Department of Finance is positioned to interact with just about every City department and is a great place to build a career. We work hard, but we also have fun and take care of our greatest resource, our people.

This position will work independently and assist with critical tasks such as preparing complex and detailed reconciliations (for example fund, bank, investment, and grant), performing high-level analyses, tracking and reporting a variety of activities, and ensuring compliance with federal, state and local requirements. The position will also be heavily involved in external audits. The position will work as part of a collaborative team, support the Senior Accounting Manager and the City Controller, and communicate regularly and effectively to promote stable financial operations.

Overtime may be required during high volume periods and in conjunction with federal and state deadlines. While we continue to build a great Financial Reporting team and try to limit additional hours as much as possible, failing to meet our essential City obligations is not an option for our division.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

+ Prepares financial reports, including comprehensive annual financial reports, comparative cost transmittal forms, bureau of census reports and annual reports.

+ Performs fund accounting by monitoring to ensure the integrity and accuracy of automated financial accounting system and related reports.

+ Maintaining the accuracy of account balances between the general ledger and subsidiary ledger.

+ Prepares account reconciliations and adjustments.

+ Expedites budget preparation and review by preparing various budgets and related calculations.

+ Oversees accuracy of financial statements in accordance with Accounting Principles Generally Accepted in the United States, portions of which may be prepared by subordinate staff or staff from other departments.

+ Preparation of required internal and external invoices, financial statements and reports.

+ Reviews for accuracy financial documents prepared by others prior to final posting and distribution.

+ Recommends development or modification of financial accounting and reporting controls and/or procedures for implementation.

+ Initiates and assists in the implementation of new and revised accounting statement and standards.

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 in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.

Required:

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

Preferred:

+ Three to five years of experience in accounting, with at least one year within local government, nonprofit organization, or related industry.

+ Experience using AFMS, multi-year projects, financial reporting, single audit, and work paper preparation for external auditors.

+ CPA preferred.

Additional Information & Requirements

Work Schedule: This is a full-time position. Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

+ Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, 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.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) 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.

+ The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

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.

01

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.

+ I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

02

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

+ High School diploma or Diploma/GED

+ Some College

+ Technical/Vocational Degree

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree or higher

03

Do you have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field?

+ Yes

+ No

04

How many years of experience in accounting and financial reporting do you have? (Please ensure this experience is reflected in your application.)

+ Less than 3 years

+ 3 to 7 years

+ 7 to 10 years

+ 10 to 12 years

+ More than 12 years

05

List accounting systems you have proficiency in, such as AFMS, MUNIS, or QuickBooks. Type "N/A" if you are not proficient in any accounting systems.

06

Have you ever prepared financial statements and what was your involvement?

07

Please rate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel. (Applicants may be subject to a skills assessment.)

+ Not proficient

+ Beginner (basic spreadsheets)

+ Intermediate (functions, pivot tables, etc.)

+ Advanced (macros)

08

Briefly describe your knowledge of grants. If no knowledge, type "N/A".

09

Please list any professional certifications you hold. If you do not have any professional certifications, type "N/A."

10

Have you worked in local government? If so, for how many years?

+ Yes, less than 1 year

+ Yes, 1 to 2 years

+ Yes, 2 to 3 years

+ Yes, more than 3 years

+ I do not have this experience

11

Are you able and willing to work additional hours if and when required?

+ Yes

+ No

12

Are you willing and able to work both remotely and onsite in an office environment depending on conditions and at management's discretion?

+ Yes

+ No

13

Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?

+ Yes

+ No

14

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.

15

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

+ Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee

+ Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee

+ No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

16

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

+ I am not a Veteran

+ I am a Veteran

+ I am a Disabled Veteran

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