Working Title of Vacant Position Account Specialist Job Type:

Full Time Posting Type:

City Employees Only Number of Vacancies:

1

Department:

HUMAN SVCS

Division:

HS JUVENILE SERVICES

Requisition Number:

2026455 Number of hours worked per week: 40

Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday; 8 am
• 5 pm | Rarely
• Less than 1 hour per week.

Work Site Location:

Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement:

O

•

Occasional Pay Basis:

Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary:

$43,645 to $57,830; Depending on qualifications Chesapeake Juvenile Services is seeking an organized, detail oriented individual to provide accounting and administrative support. If you take pride in accuracy, enjoy working with financial records, and can manage a variety of responsibilities, this full time opportunity could be a great fit for you. In this role, you will review accounts payable documents for accuracy and support essential financial, payroll, and administrative processes that help keep Juvenile Services running smoothly.

Duties and responsibilities include:

Reviewing accounts payable documents for accuracy and completeness. Assisting with payroll processing, timekeeping, and related responsibilities. Processing accounts receivable in accordance with the City's accounting procedures. Supporting administrative functions related to Human Resources. Processing background paperwork. Completing technical and statistical reports. Preparing reports and documents for publication, ensuring proper formatting and presentation. Performing other related duties as assigned. Bring your organizational skills, commitment to accuracy, and passion for public service to Chesapeake Juvenile Services. Join our team and make a positive difference! 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 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 Certifications and Licenses:

Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record in compliance with the 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:

Candidate must have knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Preferred experience with city systems Mainframe, PeopleSoft, KRONOS and MUNIS.

Job Open Date:

09/29/2026

Job Close Date:

10/13/2026

Open Until Filled:

No