Accounting Technician I

Salary : $53,060.80 - $92,851.20 Annually
Location : Manassas City Hall, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 3000-01
Department: Finance and Administration
Division: Accounting
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Grade: B09


Position Summary
The City of Manassas is hiring for an Accounting Technician I to perform accounting and financial reporting work.

Hiring Range: $25.51 - $35.07/hour, DOQ

Position is open until filled and may close at any time.

Essential Job Functions

• Processes accounts payable (AP) documentation; receives and reviews all AP vouchers submitted by departments and invoices from vendors; ensures accuracy and completeness of information; codes invoices; keys information into the City financial ERP system; runs reports after keying vouchers and verifies data accuracy.
• Maintains a variety of manual and automated data files including all vendor accounts payable files; updates AP and other related databases as needed; ensures purchase orders are filed with correct invoices; reconciles vendor statements; contacts departments regarding invoices not submitted for payment; prints and mails 1099 forms to vendors.
• Assists other departments and vendors with AP questions; responds to calls regarding payments and other AP issues; investigates and researches accounting discrepancies with vendors and City departments; and resolves problems. Maintains vendor records. Gathers and collects documents to ensure accuracy of information provided by vendors. Ensures vendor information updates go through verification process.
• Performs other accounting duties; processes transactions for bank wires, utility/tax overpayment refunds, and voided/reissued checks; enters own biweekly timesheet into payroll system and other payroll batches needed for accounting department; enters monthly purchasing card information; verifies accuracy of all information entered.
• Maintains inventories of supplies, forms, and equipment; ensures availability of adequate supplies to complete work activities; receives/distributes incoming supply shipments.
• Prepares and/or processes a variety of documentation such as invoice and purchase order payment information, 1099-Misc, W-9 forms, credit applications, and State tax exemption forms.
• Refers to City ERP system, accounts payable manual, records retention manual, electronic mail, filed documents, policy and procedure manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications and reference texts, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Accounting Manager, vendors, City coworkers, department coworkers, product delivery staff, and the general public.
• Performs other general administrative/office duties as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned. See job description for more details.

Minimum Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required.

Vocational or Technical school training in Accounting or related field; supplemented by two years of experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting or closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.


Governmental accounting experience preferred.
The City of Manassas offers a variety of comprehensive benefits packages, participation in the Virginia State Retirement program, generous annual and sick leave and 13 paid holidays for full-time employees! For a full review of the City's benefits plans, please visit our Human Resources website at:
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Describe the specific activities you have performed processing payroll, including number of years of experience and systems/software used.
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Describe your experience processing payroll for public safety employees.
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List the payroll-related tax forms you have prepared and submitted; please be specific about your role.
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Indicate your number of years of experience in governmental accounting and describe your job responsibilities in the field, including systems/software used.
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Describe any experience you have with an Enterprise Resource System (ERP) implementation or upgrade.
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If you are a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), please indicate your State of licensure and continuing professional education (CPE) credit hours earned for 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
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If applicable, indicate the year you became a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), and the number of Recertification Credit Hours (RCH) you have earned towards your 5-year recertification requirement. Please confirm that your certification is current.
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