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Salary : $79,198.69 - $105,942.00 Annually
Location : City of Norfolk, Norfolk, VA
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 14207
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 8/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The Department of Finance provides centralized structure and support for the City of Norfolk's financial operations, to include financial reporting; debt and cash management; payroll; procurement; risk management; financial system administration and support; accounts payable; collections; and retirement. Finance's Financial Reporting division is responsible for facilitating the City's annual external audit, preparing the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and maintaining the integrity of the City's general ledger accounting system. Through the provision of assistance and guidance, the Department of Finance is positioned to interact with just about every City department and is a great place to build a career. We work hard, but we also have fun and take care of our greatest resource, our people.
Responsible for an array of complex, multi-faceted responsibilities including assisting in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), accounting conversions, and state-mandated comparative cost reporting. Serves as the team lead, coordinating the fund accounting team in the preparation of fund financial statements and ensuring all work products comply with GAAP, GASB standards, and established regulatory guidelines. Provides technical accounting support and training as required. Monitors financial systems and workflows to ensure internal controls are adequate to safeguard the City's assets. In the absence of the Senior Accounting Manager, may perform certain duties of that position. Performs other related work as required.
Essential Functions
Supports the Senior Accounting Manager and the City Controller in the furtherance of the Department's goals.

• This higher-level position will have comprehensive oversight of the financial reporting for the City's fund level and government-wide financial statements. This will include review of work by other accounting positions and thorough knowledge and understanding of the City's account structure and federal, state, and other reporting requirements.
• Reconciles, reviews, and approves transactions using the City financial system.
• Prepares audit work papers and schedules.
• Assists with the annual external audit and works closely with the independent auditors to resolve issues, answer questions, and provide guidance.
• Provides accounting support and guidance to other departments.
• Prepares and reviews various reports in compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Prepares and reviews monthly bank, investment, and other asset/liability reconciliations.
• Reviews the work product of the financial reporting team for quality control and compliance.
• Monitors various funds to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial information.
• Use of Excel and Word to perform job duties.
• Acts as team leader for Fund Team Accountants.
• Keeps abreast of and implements new GASB pronouncements.
• Position is expected to work more than 40 hours per week during high volume times and to meet critical deadlines.
• Other duties as required and assigned.

Education/Experience
Knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), and the Commonwealth of Virginia Auditor of Public Accounts (APA). Knowledge is normally acquired through a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required:

• Four years of progressive experience in governmental accounting and computer software applications.

Additional Information & Requirements

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure preferred.

Work Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Signing Bonus:

• This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus.

• 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.

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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, and your relationship to the employee. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
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Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College (6 months or more)
• Vocational/Technical Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

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Do you have a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or finance?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience in accounting and financial reporting do you have? (Please ensure this experience is reflected in your application.)

• Less than 4 years of experience
• 4 to 7 years of experience
• 7 to 10 years of experience
• 10 to 12 years of experience
• More than 12 years of experience

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Please list accounting mainframe systems you have proficiency in, such as AFMS or MUNIS. Type "N/A" if you are not proficient in any accounting mainframe systems.
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Do you have experience preparing audited financial statements?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, how many years of experience do you have in preparation of financial statements and what financials statements have you prepared? If no, type "N/A".
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Please rate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel. (Applicants may be subject to a skills assessment.)

• Not proficient
• Beginner (basic spreadsheets)
• Intermediate (functions, pivot tables, etc.)
• Advanced (macros, power query, etc.)

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Please list any professional certifications you hold. If you do not have any professional certifications, type "N/A."
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How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 to 5 years of experience
• 6 to 10 years of experience
• More than 10 years of experience
• I do not have this experience

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Please describe your experience with capital improvement project or capital asset reporting. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A."
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Have you worked in local government? If so, for how many years? If no, type "N/A"?
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Are you able and willing to work additional hours if and when required?
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Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
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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

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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

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