Account Clerk II

Account Clerk II - Accounting / Payroll

Performs responsible clerical duties involving financial recordkeeping of departmental payroll transactions under the guidance of the Payroll Supervisor.

• Responsible for meeting all departmental payroll deadlines and ensuring members are paid correctly.
• Generate and analyze financial and statistical reports, files, and records to ensure accurate tracking of information.
• May be responsible for processing documents or keying part-time personnel time into the City's enterprise financial and human resources automated software application.
• Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs.

Accurately process payroll transactions and maintain accurate statistical information, accounting, and control of entries in the payroll system. Effectively communicate within the department and with other City departments regarding payroll transactions and processes.

All appointees 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. May require a passing score of 30 words per minute on a typing test.

The below stated working conditions are intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of positions in the noted job title.

Americans with Disabilities, the Sheriff's Office follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The Sheriff's Office shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices.

Physical refers to the requirement for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Generally sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time; involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and routine to frequent keyboard operations. Some positions require lifting up to 25 lbs., frequent standing / walking, and occasional bending, stooping, kneeling / squatting.

Mental refers to the degree that the job involves cognitive activities, and use of mental processes. Perform specialized clerical and technical work which requires a solid understanding of a variety of operating policies and procedures, some of which are complex, and their application to problems not previously encountered; requires continuous, close attention for accurate results and frequent exposure to unusual pressure, for example : back-to-back phone calls in a high-volume call center, where applicable.

Environmental refers to job conditions inherent to the job setting, including those that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. This job involves a risk of limited to no exposure to any environmental hazards.

Sensory refers to hearing, sight, touch, taste, and smell required by the job. This job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing and speaking.

"The Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status."