Accountant II

8:00 am to 5:00 pm; Monday-Friday with 1-hour lunch break. 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 Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional Pay Grade GE15 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary $68,040 – $100,000; Depending on qualifications and experience. Job Description City of Chesapeake Department of Public Works Are you an experienced accounting professional who can turn complex financial information into accurate reporting, practical solutions, and reliable support for departmental operations? The City of Chesapeake Department of Public Works is seeking an Accountant II who will help ensure the accurate recording, reconciliation, analysis, and reporting of departmental revenues and expenditures. The Accountant II will research accounting issues, identify discrepancies, recommend solutions, and support the Department’s financial and administrative operations. What Success Looks Like As the Accountant II , you will: Produce accurate journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly financial reports that support sound financial decision making. Monitor revenues, expenditures, project balances, and encumbrances to identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues promptly. Analyze financial activity and recommend effective strategies and procedures for addressing account variances, billing concerns, and project related accounting needs. Maintain accurate financial information across Munis, project management tools, and internal tracking logs. Prepare complete and accurate fiscal year end audit documentation required by the City’s external auditors. Coordinate financial activities across all Public Works divisions, including capital project accounting, debt allocation, budget preparation, payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. Successfully administer assigned special projects, including year end reconciliations, grant closeouts, Capital Improvement Program rollovers, and specialized financial initiatives. Build productive working relationships with Public Works staff, the Finance Department, the Budget Office, and external agencies to verify information, resolve concerns, and provide technical accounting support. Provide dependable backup support to the Department’s designated fiscal and administrative leadership to ensure continuity of operations. Key Responsibilities The Accountant II will: Research and analyze financial and accounting records related to Public Works operations to identify process sequences, discrepancies, and required account resolutions. Prepare, enter, and audit journal entries involving payroll adjustments, expenditure transfers, revenue allocations, and month end closing requirements. Recommend, plan, implement, and administer solutions for account variances, billing issues, project related accounting needs, and other financial matters affecting Public Works programs. Coordinate and participate in processing financial data related to capital projects, debt allocation, operational and Capital Improvement Program budgets, payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. Prepare, audit, and maintain financial reports, including expenditure analyses, project cost tracking, budget monitoring, and grant or reimbursement documentation. Verify, monitor, and reconcile departmental accounts, project balances, encumbrances, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with City policies and financial standards. Collect, enter, update, and maintain accurate financial data in multiple Public Works systems. Work with Public Works divisions, the Finance Department, the Budget Office, and external agencies to verify data, resolve issues, respond to inquiries, and provide technical accounting support. Administer assigned accounting projects and financial initiatives. Provide supervision and guidance to subordinate administrative or accounting staff as needed. Assist with implementing policies and procedures and provide requested documentation in support of internal and external audits. Review and approve journal entries, requisitions, invoice payments, and financial reports when serving as backup to fiscal and administrative leadership. Assist with budget monitoring and departmental financial activities. Attend or conduct departmental meetings and participate in training sessions, seminars, and workshops to maintain accounting expertise and knowledge of City financial systems. Research historical accounting data, audit internal practices, and help streamline workflow processes. Perform other duties as assigned to support the financial operations of Public Works. 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 any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field. Master’s degree in accounting, business, public administration or a related field desired. Experience: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of three years of related, full-time equivalent experience. Special Certifications and Licenses: Depending on department operational needs, may require valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards . Certified Public Accountant certification desired. 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 Minimum of 3 years of governmental accounting experience Strong accounting research and analysis skills Advanced Excel skills Ability to work well with minimum supervision and to interact well with others Job Open Date 08/14/2026 Job Close Date 08/30/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants ADA Checklist 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- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.N = Never- Never occurs. Standing Standing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Sitting Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Walking Walking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Lifting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Lifting Amount Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs Carrying Carrying Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Carrying Weight Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Pushing/Pulling Pushing/Pulling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Pushing/Pulling Weight Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Reaching Reaching Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Handling Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Fine Dexterity Fine Dexterity Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Kneeling Kneeling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Crouching Crouching Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Crawling Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Bending Bending Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Twisting Twisting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Climbing Climbing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Balancing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Vision Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Hearing Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Talking Talking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Foot Controls Foot Controls Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used Computer, calculator, software programs, phone, printing/copying/scanning machines, other basic office equipment Protective Equipment Required No Health and Safety D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never Mechanical Hazards Mechanical Hazards N = Never Chemical Hazards Chemical Hazards N = Never Electrical Hazards Electrical Hazards N = Never Fire Hazards Fire Hazards N = Never Explosives Explosives N = Never Communicable Diseases Communicable Diseases N = Never Physical Danger or Abuse Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never Other If Other, Description D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never Dirt and Dust Dirt and Dust N = Never Extreme Temperatures Extreme Temperatures N = Never Noise and Vibration Noise and Vibration N = Never Fumes and Odors Fumes and Odors N = Never Wetness/Humidity Wetness/Humidity N = Never Darkness or Poor Lighting Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never Primary Work Location Non-Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.N = Never- Never occurs. Time Pressures Time Pressures Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Emergency Situations Emergency Situations Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Frequent Change of Tasks Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Tedious or Exacting Work Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s) No Professional References Please provide contact information for professional references. Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 4 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City's Driving Standards? Please review position requirements for details. Yes No #J-18808-Ljbffr