Account Technician

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position Account Technician Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 1 Department PUBLIC WORKS Division PUB WORKS OPERATIONS Requisition Number 2026458 Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Alpha essential.

Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA (925 Executive Blvd) Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional Pay Grade GE04 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary

$39,543 - $57,000; Depending on qualifications and experience.

Job Description

Put your attention to detail and customer service skills to work for your community!

The City of Chesapeake's Public Works Operations is seeking a motivated, organized Account Technician to provide accounting and administrative support to its Operations divisions. If you enjoy working with data, keeping records accurate, and helping a team stay organized, this could be a great opportunity for you.

As an Account Technician, you will support daily operations by preparing requisitions, maintaining records, coordinating supplies, and providing responsive customer service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Researching and compiling information from multiple databases and other resources.
• Ordering and receiving office supplies and equipment and reconciling related records.
• Preparing requisitions in the City's financial system.
• Entering, maintaining, researching, and reporting data across multiple databases.
• Maintaining files, generating reports, and providing general office support.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

What you bring to the team:

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• The ability to extract and summarize information from various sources.
• Initiative, self motivation, and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Excellent customer service and verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to understand and apply work processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Access.

Knowledge of Maximo and PeopleSoft is desired.

Join our team as an Account Technician and help support the services that keep Chesapeake moving!

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires high school diploma or GED/HSE and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in accounting or related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record in compliance with the City Driving Standards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Maximo, Peoplesoft, and Excel preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 09/29/2026 Job Close Date 10/13/2026 Open Continuous Special Instructions to Applicants

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Sitting Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Walking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 lbs Carrying Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Pushing/Pulling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Reaching Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Handling Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Fine Dexterity Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Kneeling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Crouching Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Bending Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Twisting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Climbing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Balancing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Foot Controls N = Never Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

xerox, calculator, computer, POS

Protective Equipment Required

NA

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards N = Never Chemical Hazards N = Never Electrical Hazards N = Never Fire Hazards N = Never Explosives N = Never Communicable Diseases N = Never Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never Other If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust N = Never Extreme Temperatures N = Never Noise and Vibration N = Never Fumes and Odors N = Never Wetness/Humidity N = Never Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never Primary Work Location Office Environment

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Emergency Situations Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Frequent Change of Tasks Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

NO

Professional References

Professional References

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Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

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• • Do you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City's Driving Standards? Please review link in posting for details.
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents