• Job Description

  Req#: 4951980
  Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
  
  The Department of Transportation (DOT) is at the forefront of ensuring the safe, efficient, and sustainable movement of people and goods within our community. Committed to enhancing mobility and connectivity, DOT is responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining a resilient multi-modal transportation system that allows for safe, efficient, inclusive, and reliable movement for all users, including biking, walking, scooters, rail, air, and public transportation.
  
  
  Mission Statement:
  Our mission is to plan, develop, and maintain a comprehensive transportation network that promotes accessibility, safety, and equity for all residents and visitors. Through innovative strategies and collaboration with stakeholders, we strive to create vibrant and livable communities connected by a seamless transportation experience.
  
  Maintains accounts payable and accounts receivable for grant funded programs. Assists with payroll processing and operational accounting functions. Prepares reports, compiles data, and completes research for vendor contracting, payments, and receipts. Completes reconciliations and audits documentation. Liaison between vendors, funders, and department staff. Provides excellent customer service to all stakeholders.
  1. Performs accounts payable functions by managing inbox contents and mail, logging incoming invoices, reviewing invoices for accuracy, routing invoices for approval, compiling backup documentation to support vendor payments, entering documentation in the accounting system, reviewing and approving accounts payable documents in the accounting system, reconciling vendor accounts, communicating verbally and in writing with vendors to resolve discrepancies.
  2. Performs accounts receivable functions by assisting with grant billing preparation, entering accounts receivable documents in the accounting system, reconciling receipts against reimbursement requests, accepting and depositing checks
  3. Performs internal auditing functions by maintaining accounting documentation tracking worksheets, monitoring transactions through completion for timeliness and variances, reconciles and resolves variances, ensures grant required documentation is provided for all project vendor invoices, reviews vendors for debarment status, coordinates with other department staff to obtain necessary project and operational supporting documentation
  4. Assists with payroll by reviewing time and entry data, resolving missing or inaccurate information with supervisors, running reports, ensuring all deadlines are met for payroll close.
  5. Provides industry leading customer service through communication and coordination between staff, vendors, funders, and other stakeholders in-person, by phone, online, and in writing.
  Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  
  Required:
  
  • Six months as a staff accountant.
  • Valid Driver’s License (Preferred)
  Work Schedule: 8:30 am – 5:00PM (Monday – Friday) 40 hrs./wk.
  Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus.

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