Accountant I

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position Accountant I

Job Type Full Time

Posting Type City Employees Only

Number of Vacancies 1

Department CHES LIBRARY SYSTEM

Division LIBRARIES ADMIN

Requisition Number 2026511

Number of hours worked per week 40 hours per week

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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 GE13

Pay Basis Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

$61,647 minimum starting salary.

• Actual starting rate depends on education and relevant experience.

Job Description

Chesapeake Public Library (CPL) is seeking an outgoing, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented full-time Accountant I with a passion for public service and exemplary customer services skills to perform accounting functions and provide support to personnel for assigned areas of responsibility.

CPL supports the City’s mission of making Chesapeake an exceptional place to live, learn, work, farm, and play by providing exceptional service internally and externally.

The Accountant I will supervise one (1) staff member and the payroll process.

The Accountant I will be responsible for all financial related activities of the Chesapeake Public Library, including but not limited to: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Library’s Purchasing Agent and Asset Management.

Responsibilities include monitoring cash flow to ensure all funds are spent within procurement rules and regulations, within budget and in a manner that meets the goals of the Library Director.

Assist in the preparation of the Library budget, this includes the analysis of current and prior year expenditures to develop a budget that meets the goals for the upcoming year.

Review and develop policies and procedures to ensure all revenue is properly received, documented, and accounted for.

Research and prepare financial reports and certification for City and State reporting requirements. Review and process all accounts payable in an accurate and timely manner.

Interact with staff and/or external agencies to ensure accuracy of accounts, responds to inquiries, and provides accounting support.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.

Required Qualifications

Vocational/Educational Requirement: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field.

Experience

In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

Requires valid driver’s license and 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

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred.

Experience with PeopleSoft, MUNIS/KRONOS, cash management, budget preparation, payroll and related accounting activities, purchasing process, collection and reconciliation of financial statistics highly desirable.

Must be familiar with and know procedures for tracking State Aid payments.

Familiar with City, State, and Government contract processes and Month and Year-End Closing procedures.

Proficient with current MS Office software, specifically Excel.

Experience with managing and mentoring employees.

Excellent communication skills in verbal and written form.

Good analytical skills preferred.

Posting Detail Information Job Open Date 10/27/2026

Job Close Date 11/03/2026

Open Continuous No

Special Instructions to Applicants An acceptable criminal history and Child Protective Services (CPS) reports are required.

Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.

This opportunity is available to current City of Chesapeake employees. As the City of Chesapeake and Chesapeake Public Schools are separate governmental entities, employees of Chesapeake Public Schools are not included in the City employee eligibility requirement.

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 Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs

Carrying Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

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 Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Fine Dexterity Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Kneeling N = Never

Crouching Never- Never occurs.

Crawling Never- Never occurs.

Bending Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Twisting N = Never

Climbing Never- Never occurs.

Balancing Never- Never occurs.

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 Library Payment Center (CPL), computer, telephone, calculation, cash register, debit/credit card machine, fax machine, copier, and library materials.

Protective Equipment Required Seat belt restraints in vehicles.

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

If Other, Description

Environmental Factors D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust M = Several Times Per Month

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 Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Emergency Situations Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

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 Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment N = Never

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

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Maximum Requests 4