Welcome to the Town of Smithfield's Employment center.  Here you will find job openings for Town Departments.

Current Job Openings:

Clerical Assistant (Accounts Payable) – Treasurer’s

310 Institute Street Smithfield VA 23430

This position performs a variety of clerical and fiscal duties, including set up, processing and maintenance of vendor accounts for payment.  Responsibilities also include collecting payments for taxes, permits, fees and services provided by the Treasurer’s Office.  Excellent customer service and communication skills are required.  This is a full time position with benefits.  Salary range is $25,462 to $39,466.Applications for the Clerical Assistant position must be submitted to the attention of Office Manager Barbara Hunter

All applications should be mailed to the Town of Smithfield, P.O. Box 246, Smithfield, VA 23431.

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Receptionist/Secretary – Police Department

913 South Church Street

This position answers phones, greets and assists the public and provides clerical support to the department staff.  Responsibilities also include data entry and running & preparing reports.  Successful candidate must obtain and maintain dispatcher certification.  Excellent communication skills are required.  This is a part-time position which may lead to full time employment.  Starting salary is $12.25 per hour. Applications for the Receptionist/Secretary must be submitted to the attention of Interim Chief of Police Alonzo Howell

All applications should be mailed to the Town of Smithfield, P.O. Box 246, Smithfield, VA 23431.

For Detailed Description of Duties Please Click HERE

Financial Analyst

Agency:    Office of the Town Treasurer

Deadline:    Friday, February 10, 2012 by 5:00 p.m.

Job Description/Responsibilities:
The Town of Smithfield in Isle of Wight County is seeking qualified candidates for the newly established full-time position of Financial Analyst.  This position will report directly to the Town Treasurer and will be a business partner responsible for monitoring the financial and non-financial performance under their responsibility and for providing reliable and timely information and analysis to town leaders to guide them in the decision making process.  Smithfield is a historic waterfront community (population 8,089) located within the Hampton Roads metropolitan region.

Essential functions will include: month end closing and reporting; providing financial support to the business units; supporting the annual budgeting and forecasting processes; defining and developing key performance indicators; analyzing and interpreting financial and operational performance, and tracking key operational objectives and strategic initiatives to improve the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the business units; verifying certain inventory items for costing purposes; tracking and maintaining the fixed asset system; preparation of bank reconciliations; preparing monthly reconciliations and monitoring project accounting.

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Compensation:
The salary range is $45,726 - $70,875, with the starting salary dependent on qualifications, plus benefits.

Desired Qualifications:
Degree in business administration, finance or equivalent field and at least three years experience in accounting department in a municipal environment; strong knowledge of Excel; accounting designation and strong business acumen; strong analytical skills, highly organized and efficient; ability to clearly communicate and highly motivated.

How to Apply:
Qualified and interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, salary history and references electronically via email to Town Treasurer Ellen D. Minga at the following email address: eminga@smithfieldva.gov, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2012.  Please request an electronic confirmation of receipt.

A Town of Smithfield employment application will need to be completed by short list candidates prior to interview.  Background check and other evaluations deemed appropriate will be applied.  The Town of Smithfield is an Equal Opportunity and Drug Free Workplace Employer.  The full job description for this position is available for viewing on the Town of Smithfield website: www.smithfieldva.gov.

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The Town of Smithfield is an Equal Opportunity and Drug Free Workplace Employer