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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 Norfolk Department of Human Services (NDHS) is committed to improving the lives of children, families, and communities through comprehensive services that support the well?being of Norfolk citizens. The City of Norfolk's Department of Human Services strives to help individuals and communities with public assistance needs to maintain healthy living and become self?sufficient. We promote to empower through assistance and create opportunities for better futures. We serve Norfolk citizens and within our divisions together we are committed to providing programs, resources, opportunities and ensuring that assistance reaches every Norfolk citizen in need.

The NDHS provides a wide range of essential services to its citizens. These services are crucial in supporting the wellbeing of the community and ensuring that all citizens have access to the resources they need. NDHS is committed to providing such comprehensive support to its citizens.

Finance Unit (Administrations and Operations)

The Finance Unit plays a pivotal role in the functioning of NDHS. Their responsibilities include:

• Processing Accounts Payable and Receivable: This involves managing the agencys debts and credits, ensuring timely payments and receipts.


• Managing Funding: They are responsible for overseeing the agencys financial resources, ensuring they are allocated and utilized efficiently.

Reporting: They provide necessary financial reports to local, state, and federal officials as required by the Virginia Department of Social Services and the City of Norfolk.

The NDHS is seeking an Accounting Technician II to perform and maintain the daily accounts payable cycle activities associated with the services of NDHS with the goal of timely and accurate recording of financial transactions and processing of invoices.

Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $41,231-$47,415

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Performs financial duties by processing transactions and preparing checks for distribution; verifies payments; processes invoices, purchase orders, credit orders, OTOs, requisitions, vouchers, and other documents for payment.


• Enters data into complex computerized financial systems; reconciles accounts; processes journal entries and invoices; maintains files; reviews invoices for payment and consults with vendors regarding accounts in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.


• Functions in a high?volume, demanding office environment and handles multiple priorities with ease while maintaining professional rapport at all times.


• Researches, compiles, assimilates, and prepares confidential and sensitive documents/reports, and briefs the fiscal leadership regarding content.


• Provides information and/or documentation to outside auditors, federal/state/local government regulators, and other agency stakeholders, as requested by management.


• Responsible for accurate record retention in compliance with Federal/State/Local guidelines.


• Compose business emails.

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.

Qualifications: Two years experience in bookkeeping or accounting.