Top 157 Accountant Jobs in Chesapeake Va

Accountant II
City of Chesapeake —Chesapeake, VA
- $68,040 - $100,000 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- CPA
- Research
8d
Accounting Specialist
Hyundai Engineering America —Chesapeake, VA
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- CPA
- Construction site
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Accountant
City of Chesapeake —Chesapeake, VA
- $61,647 - $81,682 a year
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Office
- Analysis skills
2d
Staff Accountant II/III –Development
Norfolk Redevelopment And Housing Authority —Norfolk, VA
- $65,430 - $82,500 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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11d
Accountant
Sentara Health Administration, Inc. —Virginia Beach, VA
- Full-time
- CPA
- Mid-level
- Finance
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
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2d
Jr. Accountant
Dragados USA - HRCP —Norfolk, VA
- Construction site
- English
- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Accountant
Yupo Corporation America —Chesapeake, VA
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
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Staff Accountant II – Property Operations
Norfolk Redevelopment And Housing Authority —Norfolk, VA
- $65,430 - $82,500 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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11d
Staff Accountant
AIR Control Concepts —Norfolk, VA
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- CPA
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Accounting Manager
City of Norfolk, VA —Norfolk, VA
- $74,715.75 - $125,174.94 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Senior Accountant
Sentara Healthcare —Virginia Beach, VA
- Full-time
- CPA
- Research
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
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Operations Controller- Administration
City of Norfolk, VA —Norfolk, VA
- $70,486.56 - $118,089.57 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Research
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Accountant and Analyst
Old Dominion University —Norfolk, VA
- Full-time
- Research
- Analysis skills
- University
Staff Accountant
Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast —Chesapeake, VA
- $26 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Employment & labor law
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
Accountant IV
City of Norfolk, VA —Norfolk, VA
- $62,732.78 - $71,987.31 a year
- Extended hours
- Management
- Research
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Accountant
Shea Recruiting —Virginia Beach, VA
- $86,643.10 - $104,344.38 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- No experience needed
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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9d
Audit Senior Associate
Stewart & Company, CPA's —Virginia Beach, VA
- $70,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
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Seasonal Tax Professional
H&R Block —Portsmouth, VA
- $14 - $18 an hour
- Seasonal
- Customer service
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Flexible schedule
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2d
Tax Expert - Expert Center (Northeast)
Intuit —Virginia Beach, VA
- $27 - $41 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Spanish
- CPA
- English
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Employee assistance program
4d
Tax Expert - Expert Center (Northeast)
Intuit —Norfolk, VA
- $27 - $41 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Spanish
- CPA
- English
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Employee assistance program
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Accountant II

City of Chesapeake -
Chesapeake, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$68,040 - $100,000 a year
8 days ago

Qualifications

Research
Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Accountant II

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Type

Public

Number of Vacancies

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Division

PUB WORKS ADMIN

Requisition Number

2026405

Number of hours worked per week

Work Schedule

8:00 am to 5:00 pm; Monday-Friday with 1-hour lunch break. Employees 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.

Work Site Location

306 Cedar Rd

Position Driving Requirement

O - Occasional

Pay Grade

GE15

Pay Basis

Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

$68,040 – $100,000; Depending on qualifications and experience.

Job Description

City of Chesapeake Department of Public Works

Are you an experienced accounting professional who can turn complex financial information into accurate reporting, practical solutions, and reliable support for departmental operations?

The City of Chesapeake Department of Public Works is seeking an Accountant II who will help ensure the accurate recording, reconciliation, analysis, and reporting of departmental revenues and expenditures. The Accountant II will research accounting issues, identify discrepancies, recommend solutions, and support the Department’s financial and administrative operations.

What Success Looks Like

As the Accountant II, you will:

Produce accurate journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly financial reports that support sound financial decision making.
Monitor revenues, expenditures, project balances, and encumbrances to identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues promptly.
Analyze financial activity and recommend effective strategies and procedures for addressing account variances, billing concerns, and project related accounting needs.
Maintain accurate financial information across Munis, project management tools, and internal tracking logs.
Prepare complete and accurate fiscal year end audit documentation required by the City’s external auditors.
Coordinate financial activities across all Public Works divisions, including capital project accounting, debt allocation, budget preparation, payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
Successfully administer assigned special projects, including year end reconciliations, grant closeouts, Capital Improvement Program rollovers, and specialized financial initiatives.
Build productive working relationships with Public Works staff, the Finance Department, the Budget Office, and external agencies to verify information, resolve concerns, and provide technical accounting support.
Provide dependable backup support to the Department’s designated fiscal and administrative leadership to ensure continuity of operations.

Key Responsibilities

The Accountant II will:

Research and analyze financial and accounting records related to Public Works operations to identify process sequences, discrepancies, and required account resolutions.
Prepare, enter, and audit journal entries involving payroll adjustments, expenditure transfers, revenue allocations, and month end closing requirements.
Recommend, plan, implement, and administer solutions for account variances, billing issues, project related accounting needs, and other financial matters affecting Public Works programs.
Coordinate and participate in processing financial data related to capital projects, debt allocation, operational and Capital Improvement Program budgets, payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
Prepare, audit, and maintain financial reports, including expenditure analyses, project cost tracking, budget monitoring, and grant or reimbursement documentation.
Verify, monitor, and reconcile departmental accounts, project balances, encumbrances, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with City policies and financial standards.
Collect, enter, update, and maintain accurate financial data in multiple Public Works systems.
Work with Public Works divisions, the Finance Department, the Budget Office, and external agencies to verify data, resolve issues, respond to inquiries, and provide technical accounting support.
Administer assigned accounting projects and financial initiatives.
Provide supervision and guidance to subordinate administrative or accounting staff as needed.
Assist with implementing policies and procedures and provide requested documentation in support of internal and external audits.
Review and approve journal entries, requisitions, invoice payments, and financial reports when serving as backup to fiscal and administrative leadership.
Assist with budget monitoring and departmental financial activities.
Attend or conduct departmental meetings and participate in training sessions, seminars, and workshops to maintain accounting expertise and knowledge of City financial systems.
Research historical accounting data, audit internal practices, and help streamline workflow processes.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the financial operations of Public Works.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.

Required Qualifications

Vocational/Educational Requirement: Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field. Master’s degree in accounting, business, public administration or a related field desired.

Experience: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of three years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses: Depending on department operational needs, may require valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards. Certified Public Accountant certification desired.

Special Requirements: Employees 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. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of governmental accounting experience
PeopleSoft experience
Strong accounting research and analysis skills
Advanced Excel skills

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date

08/14/2026

Job Close Date

08/28/2026

Open Continuous

Special Instructions to Applicants

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Sitting

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Walking

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Lifting

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Lifting Amount

Exerting up to 10 lbs

Carrying

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Carrying Weight

Exerting up to 10 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Exerting up to 10 lbs

Reaching

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Handling

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Fine Dexterity

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Kneeling

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Crouching

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Crawling

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Bending

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Twisting

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Climbing

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Balancing

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Vision

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Foot Controls

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Computer, calculator, software programs, phone, printing/copying/scanning machines, other basic office equipment

Protective Equipment Required

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards

N = Never

Chemical Hazards

N = Never

Electrical Hazards

N = Never

Fire Hazards

N = Never

Explosives

N = Never

Communicable Diseases

N = Never

Physical Danger or Abuse

N = Never

Other

If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust

N = Never

Extreme Temperatures

N = Never

Noise and Vibration

N = Never

Fumes and Odors

N = Never

Wetness/Humidity

N = Never

Darkness or Poor Lighting

N = Never

Primary Work Location

Office Environment

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Emergency Situations

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Frequent Change of Tasks

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Other

If Other, Description

Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

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