HRSD Talent Management Hiring for Accounting Manager at Virginia Beach Full Time

The Accounting Manager position is required to report to HRSD’s main office Monday through Friday during training.  A hybrid schedule of remote work may be evaluated after the training phase.

Under general guidance, the Accounting Manager is responsible for: 

Assisting the Chief of Accounting in providing leadership and operational oversight to the Division of Accounting in the maintenance of financial accounting records, in conformance with generally accepted standards, to obtain and produce readily usable accounting data and reports

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a. Education

Required 

a) Bachelor of Science in Accounting or related field

b. Experience

1. Required

a) Minimum of 5 years of responsible accounting experience at a professional level with 3 years at a managerial level 

b) Demonstrated experience in MS Office Software and ability to learn new accounting software

c) Proven ability to work accurately with numbers within a deadline-driven environment

1. Desired

a) Considerable experience in payroll, insurance, governmental accounting, financial reporting 

b) Experience in government financial reporting 

c. Training Levels

Personnel in this category are fully qualified at a Grade 9 with an appropriate Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of appropriate experience to include 3 years at a supervisory level.  The following training levels and experience requirements are established for personnel who are not fully qualified:

Grade 9a – BS degree and 4 years of appropriate experience to include 2 years of supervisory experience

Grade 9b – BS degree and 3 years of appropriate experience to include 1 years of supervisory experience

Grade 9c – BS degree and 2 years of appropriate experience

Grade 9d – BS degree and 1 year of appropriate experience

Grade 9e – BS degree and no experience

Note: One year of technical experience credit will be given to candidates with a Master’s degree in an appropriate field or candidates possessing their CPA; candidates possessing both their Master’s degree and CPA will receive credit for two years technical experience; education and licensing will not be used in lieu of actual supervisory experience

d. Job-specific Technical Competencies

1. Required

a) Knowledge of budgetary control and financial accounting principles and procedures

b) Makes decisions using advanced level experience with payroll and insurance functions

c) Maintains updated knowledge of all Local, State, and Federal regulations affecting Accounting functions, including the Enabling Act, IRS/State Tax Codes, Section 125 & 127, FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), SSA (FICA & Medicare), EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit), Court ordered Wage Attachments, the Prompt Payment Act, ACH-EFTPS, Escheat Laws, etc.  

d) Maintains a working knowledge of personal computers to operate necessary accounting systems and use software for spreadsheets and word processing

e) Develops and maintains accounting systems and related systems of internal controls

f) Plans, organizes, motivates, and directs the work of subordinates

g) Establishes and maintains effective relations with employees, vendors, banks, and customers

e. Special Licenses

1. Required

Valid Driver’s License from state of residence

1. Desired

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

f. HRSD Universal Competencies (see link located on previous web page)

HRSD is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. HRSD does not discriminate against individuals in employment on the basis of race, sex, including sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, engaging in protected activity or any additional protected characteristics recognized by federal, state and local law.

HRSD is a Drug Free Workplace.