| Location | Norfolk, VA |
| Salary | $45,444–$48,681 Per Year |
Accounting Technician II
Salary
$45,444.51 - $76,135.40 Annually
Location
City of Norfolk, Norfolk, VA
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
14295
Department
Parks & Recreation
Opening Date
08/04/2026
Closing Date
8/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
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.
Norfolks 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 Norfolks residents.
Department Hiring Salary Range: $45,444 -$48,681
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Education/Experience
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
Additional Information & Requirements
Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license.
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.
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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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.
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Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
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If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employees full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
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Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
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Please indicate how many years of data entry experience you possess?
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Please describe your experience in data entry. Please ensure this information is referenced above in work history. If you do not have any experience in data entry, please type N/A. (Please note typing "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application not being further considered).
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Please select each area of accounting and/or bookkeeping you have experience in. (Please select all that apply).
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How many years of experience do you have providing office/administrative support?
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Please select all Microsoft products you are proficient in using
10
Please select all the Microsoft Excel tasks you have experience completing. (Please note a skills assessment may be conducted at the time of interview.)
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The expected hiring salary range for this position is $45,444-$48,681. Are you willing to accept this salary?
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Do you have a valid drivers license? (Please note: A current copy of your Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record, obtained within last 30 days, is required at the time of interview.)
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Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
Required Question
Employer City of Norfolk