DPU Hiring Event - Accountant - Fixed Assets Accounting

City of Richmond•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us at the DPU Hiring Event! This position is a part of our hiring event on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Midtown Green. If you're selected to move forward, our department will reach out directly to schedule your interview. Please note this position is subject to a pre-employment background check and/or drug screening. The anticipated hiring range is $60,306 - $77,457. The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities Financial Operations Division is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Accountant. This position will serve as the key liaison with the city’s finance accounts payable (AP) Procurement and Financial Operations Departments. This position works according to policies and procedures but decides how and when to perform duties under general supervision. The selected incumbent will support the Department of Public Utilities by performing general accounting duties. This role serves as a key liaison with the city’s Finance, Accounts Payable (AP), Procurement and Financial Operations departments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, or training and education equivalent to four years of college education
Three years of journey-level professional accounting experience such as general ledger maintenance and oversight, financial forecasting, preparation of financial statements, and reconciliation of statements and accounts
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of office practices and procedures
Skilled in operating office equipment.
Fixed Assets experience and Oracle Experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and approve all incoming purchase requisitions for accuracy and compliance
Manage changes, cancellations, and final closures of departmental purchase orders
Process vendor invoices using the OnBase system in a timely and accurate manner
Monitor the department’s weekly agreement report and track expiring contracts for timely renewals or closures and prepare pay-ins for deposits and ensure submission of monthly pay-in reclassification journal entries
Compile data for internal and external auditors for the department
Assist with various accounting projects and provide support to other staff as needed.