Fiscal Assistant I (Account Tech)

Hiring Range: $39,543.00 to $39,543.00

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

This job announcement is a courtesy job post for the Chesapeake County local Social Services agency. It is not a position of the Virginia Department of Social Services or any other Commonwealth of Virginia agency. Local employment opportunities may also be available through the local agency's city or county website/job board(s).https://jobs.cityofchesapeake.net/postings/18009

Key Responsibilities:

Evaluates and assesses accounts in assigned area

Collects, enters, updates, and maintains account information

Generates payments for invoices, refunds, and/or payroll

Calculates amounts to process checks for payments

Verifies, monitors, and reconciles accounts

Performs various accounting functions such as preparing accounts receivable, deposits, and/or vacation and leave information

Researches information to solve accounting discrepancies or track payments

Prepares accounting and fiscal reports

Answers phones and inquiries regarding account information

Performs related tasks as necessary, such as scheduling meetings and monitoring departmental inventory

Performs other related duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Experience working with spreadsheets, databases, or financial systems

Strong communication and customer service skills

Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team environment

Prior experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative support preferred

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 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 processing accounts payable/receivable transactions

Experience with interactive sessions through a mainframe environment

Experience with the PeopleSoft accounting software program

Experience with tracking financial transactions

Experience collecting and presenting data to a supervisor