Account Specialist I

Position Information Working Title of Vacant Position Account Specialist I Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 1 Department PUBLIC UTILITIES Division PUB UTIL ADMIN Requisition Number 2024107 Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Hybrid telework arrangement may be considered Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement N - Never Pay Grade GE06 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary $40,727 – $50,000 starting salary range (Actual starting rate is based on experience and qualifications) Job Description So why haven’t you clicked APPLY? Come be a part of a fast-growing, dynamic agency, and join a team that offers an opportunity for accelerated professional growth! If you desire to be a part of a growing agency focused on a commitment to serve, then we may have the opportunity for you as an Account Specialist I.
The right candidate is comfortable breaking the status quo, collaborates across department divisions, and willing to join the team in “rolling up their sleeves” when necessary.
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience, HIT THE APPLY BUTTON now! Exciting responsibilities include but are not limited to: The Account Specialist I manages the daily and monthly reconciliations reports per department to include balancing of credit card activity statements, electronic data, and account receivable transactions.
Reviews, verifies, and processes invoices for payment and credits.
-Generates purchase orders.
The Account Specialist I is responsible for accurate and timely review and research of items placed in various accounts to include missing data, exceptions, re-classes, and errors placed in the database.
Ensure accurate balancing of daily reports.
Develops and make recommendation on review controls to ensure related financial disclosures are accurate in accordance with accounting processes.
The Account Specialist I is responsible for creating new accounts, invoices, documentation and payments from external customers through accurate account maintenance and communications.
Proactively monitors changes to the department to provide timely technical accounting considerations.
As an Account Specialist I you will serve as a liaison between internal and external customers regarding Public Utilities Accounting policies, procedures, and account functions.
You will be responsible departmental deposits to customer service.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications Vocational/Educational Requirement: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in accounting or a closely related field.
Experience: In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.
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 Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate degree, plus 3-5 years of progressive experience in Accounts receivable/Accounts Payable.
Two years of which shall be at a level requiring independence.
Can demonstrate knowledge of accounting practices, procedures, and policies of accounts receivable, payable, and customer service.
The ability to operate a personal computer and related equipment to process, develop, analyze, and create journal entries and other reconciliation data.
Posting Detail Information Job Open Date 03/08/2024 Job Close Date 03/17/2024 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to Applicants Thank you for your interest in a career with the City of Chesapeake! We are an exceptional place to live, learn, work, farm and play.
Please read the following instructions to ensure successful submittal of your application.
Applications are only accepted through the online job portal.
Persons requiring accommodations, please contact City of Chesapeake’s Human Resources Department at (757) 382-6492.
Applications must contain your complete work history including job duties, dates of employment (start and end dates), hours worked, and employees supervised, if applicable.
Application questions marked with an *asterisk are required and must be answered in order to complete the application.
Failure to submit a complete application may result in loss of consideration.
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 Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Sitting Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Walking Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs Carrying Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Pushing/Pulling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Reaching Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Handling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Kneeling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crouching No Response Crawling No Response Bending Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Twisting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Climbing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Balancing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Foot Controls N = Never Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used Computer, Scanner, Phone, Printer/Copier, Headphones Protective Equipment Required None Health and Safety D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never Mechanical Hazards N = Never Chemical Hazards N = Never Electrical Hazards N = Never Fire Hazards N = Never Explosives N = Never Communicable Diseases N = Never Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never Other N = Never If Other, Description Environmental Factors D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never Dirt and Dust N = Never Extreme Temperatures N = Never Noise and Vibration N = Never Fumes and Odors N = Never Wetness/Humidity N = Never Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never Primary Work Location Office Environment 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 Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Frequent Change of Tasks Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Other N = Never 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 There is another Account Specialist that can assist in some of the primary tasks.
Professional References Professional References Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 4