Account Technician

Monday-Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm 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. Work Site Location Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA (100 Outlaw Street) Position Driving Requirement Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional Pay Grade Pay Grade GE04 Pay Basis Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary Starts at $39,543/annually Actual starting salary based on qualifications and experience Job Description The City of Chesapeake Human Services Department is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Account Technician to support our financial and administrative operations. As an Account Technician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accuracy, organization, and smooth processing of essential financial and program‑related information that directly supports services for children, families, and community partners. 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 Job Open Date 09/02/2026 Job Close Date 09/13/2026 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to Applicants ADA Checklist Overall Physical Strength Demands Overall Physical Strength Demands Overall Physical Strength Demands S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.F = Frequently #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Chesapeake Virginia