Henrico

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of accounting
• Knowledge of GAAFR (Government Accounting, Auditing and Financial Reporting), published by the National Committee on Governmental Accounting
• Good knowledge of the principles underlying the laws, ordinances and regulations governing financial operations
• Knowledge of modern business management practices
• Skill in the use of personal computer software, including commonly utilized spreadsheet and statistical packages
• Ability to analyze data using a computer and to produce customized reports
• Ability to understand complex instructions, policies and data, including federal regulations
• Some knowledge of data processing applications and procedures
• Ability to devise and apply effective accounting procedures
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the installations accounting systems and procedures
• Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting data and to prepare appropriate statements and reports
• Ability to present ideas and recommendations clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious team relationships with coworkers
• Good professional judgment

This position is part of the Business Division of Public Utilities.   It is located in the main DPU Offices at the Western Government Center Complex at 4305 E. Parham Road.

This is an hourly/temporary position.  The candidate selected for this position will only be allowed to work a maximum of 29 hours per week. 

 A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

Important: Communications regarding your application will come from recruitment@henrico.gov and notifications@henrico.avature.net (our applicant tracking system). Please add both addresses to your safe sender list and check your spam or junk folder regularly.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, and three (3) years of accounting experience, preferably including supervisory experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home)