Accountant I

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Accountant I

Salary

$46,589.00 - $76,023.00 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

12249

Department

Cultural Facilities, Arts & Entertainment

Opening Date

07/03/2024

Closing Date

7/14/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Dive into the heart of arts, culture, and entertainment in Hampton Roads with SevenVenues, the City of Norfolk's Department of Cultural Facilities, Arts and Entertainment! We're the epicenter of unforgettable experiences, offering exceptional entertainment services, managing iconic venues like Scope Arena and Chrysler Hall, and fostering a thriving artistic community. As SevenVenues, we connect residents and visitors alike to Norfolk's rich cultural tapestry, enriching lives through diverse performances, inclusive community events, and captivating public art. Join us as we create, inspire, and celebrate – it's more than entertainment, it's an experience.

This position supports the Seven Venues accounting department by processing payments for clients and vendors to satisfy event deadlines, performing various account reconciliations and maintaining accounts payable and receivable. The Accountant I performs administrative duties, assists with budget preparation and monitoring budgetary accounts, and assists customers. As a part of the accounting team, this role will be responsible for processing transactions and preparing checks for distribution while assisting in inventory and maintaining the purchase and pay documents in the City's financial system.

Department Salary Hiring Range: $46,589 - $53,577

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Performs financial duties by processing transactions and preparing checks for distribution, processing sales and transfers, receiving, compiling and depositing monies into accounts, setting up vendor accounts, setting up events, verifying payments, processing vouchers, requisitions and other documents for payment, preparing reports, entering data into the financial system, reconciling accounts, processing journal vouchers and invoices, maintaining files, reviewing invoices for payment and consulting with vendors regarding accounts.

• Performs administrative duties by answering and directing telephone inquiries, typing, compiling data for reports, filing documents, processing various reports, maintaining files, compiling information, and keeping logs, writing correspondence, and providing information.

• Assists with budget preparation and monitoring budgetary accounts by reviewing financial files, inputting the budget into the budget request system, gathering, and analyzing data and preparing statistical and financial reports.

• Assists customers by processing payments, conducting research, responding to telephone requests to establish or terminate accounts, arranging payment extensions for delinquent accounts, providing information, and resolving any related issues.

Education/Experience

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.

Minimum of 1-3 years of experience bookkeeping and or accounting experience.

The ideal candidate will posess:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Excellent customer service skills and a commitment to client satisfaction.

Additional Information & Requirements

Work Location: 201 E. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk, VA 23510

Work Hours: M-F, Holidays, Nights and Weekends 40 hours

Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for applications received on or after February 22, 2022. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments: $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.

• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

• Retirement

  If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

  If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

  NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

  02

  Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field?

• Yes

• No

  03

  How many years of experience do you have working as a bookkeeper or accountant?

• 0-1 year

• 1-2 years

• 2-4 years

• 4+ years

  04

  Which computer programs are you efficient in using? (Select all that apply)

• QuickBooks

• Power BI

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft Teams

• AFMS

  05

  Briefly describe your experience with databases and accounting software. If you do not have any experience with these types of programs, type N/A

  06

  Do you have prior experience with Seven Venues or any other entertainment venue?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Are you able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays?

• Yes

• No

  08

  Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

• I am not a Veteran

• I am a Veteran

• I am a Disabled Veteran

  09

  Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

• Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee

• Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee

• No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

  10

  If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

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