DPU Hiring Event - Accountant, Senior

City of Richmond • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities Financial Operations Division is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Accountant Senior. This Accountant Senior position will support the Department of Public Utilities’ financial reporting, processes and procedures related to the department. The class works according to policies and procedures but decides how and when to perform duties under general supervision. The anticipated hiring range is $68,830 - $88,561. This position is part of a hiring event on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Midtown Green. If selected to move forward, the department will reach out directly to schedule an interview. This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and/or drug screening.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; or training and education equivalent to four years of college education
• 4-5 years accounting experience such as financial forecasting, reconciliation of statements and accounts, etc. including some supervision of an accounting unit performing payroll, cashiering, or payables/receivables processing
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
• Knowledge of Accounting Administration and management principles and approaches
• Knowledge of Audit principles
• Knowledge of Budgeting
• Knowledge of City services
• Knowledge of Computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Cost accounting techniques
• Knowledge of Electronic databases and related software applications such as Rapids, Cityworks, NEOGov and RAPIDS
• Knowledge of Federal, state, and local government accounting
• Knowledge of Financial statement preparation
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of Human Resources such as employee regulations and personnel rules
• Knowledge of Learning strategies
• Knowledge of Mathematics
• Knowledge of Office of Management and Budget Circular 133
• Knowledge of Procurement
• Knowledge of Systems analysis and evaluation
• Skill in Analyzing budget and cost and expenditures
• Skill in Attending necessary meetings
• Skill in Communicating with various internal and external departments
• Skill in Compiling and analyzing account information
• Skill in Designing, implementing, and controlling data using self-made applications
• Skill in Developing, monitoring, reporting, and forecasting related to assigned budgets
• Skill in Performing data entry
• Skill in Performing financial management and analysis duties for assigned grant
• Skill in Preparing and confirming invoices for various customers
• Skill in Producing various variance and financial reports
• Skill in Possessing financial analysis skills
• Skill in Posting journal entries
• Skill in Reporting and tracking documents
• Skill in Serving as liaison to necessary parties
• Skill in Supervising, as applicable
• Skill in Using office equipment
• Skill in Verifying invoices
• Skill in Working effectively both independently and on a team
• Skill in Writing clearly and succinctly
• Skill in Customer service
• Skill in Verbal and written communication
• Ability to Pay attention to detail
• Ability to Problem solve
• Ability to Critically think
• Ability to Meet deadlines
• Ability to Make important decisions
• Ability to Manage time

Nice To Haves

• Extensive knowledge of office practices and procedures
• Skilled in operating office equipment
• Demonstrated use of word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Prefer five years of experience.
• Fixed Assets, Financial Reporting and Oracle Experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and reconciling financial information and accounts.
• Assist with the preparation of DPU’s portion of the City’s Annual Financial Report.
• Assist with the calculation of overhead for Capital Projects.
• Reconcile capital assets to the ledger and prepare quarterly roll-forward schedule.
• Process zero account payable invoice entries for the department.
• Assist internal and external auditors.
• Work with the departments to perform annual inventories for divisions.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as needed.

Benefits

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior