Accountant 2 Position Available In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Accountant 2 BREC Recreation And Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge – 3.2 Baton Rouge, LA Job Details Full-time $26.11 – $41.77 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel CPA Financial auditing Customer service Accounting software Microsoft Office Master’s degree Analysis skills Driver’s License Supervising experience GAAP Accounting Data entry 10 key typing Senior level 2 years Communication skills Full Job Description JOB The Accountant 2 is responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting information by researching account issues for compliance and by establishing quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting. General supervision is exercised over subordinate staff and assists with accounts receivables and payables; Performs independent judgment in accordance with established policies and procedures, rules and regulations.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Education Required:

Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university.

Preferred:

Master’s degree from an accredited College or university. Area of Study (major)

Required:

Accounting or closely related field with a minimum of 24 semester hours accounting course work.

Preferred:

Accounting. Certification(s)

Preferred:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or working on exam passage. License(s)

Required:

Valid LA Driver’s License Years Relevant Work Experience:

Five (5) year’s related work with at least 2 years supervisory experience in the field of professional accounting, auditing or financial management. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. .

Preferred:

10 or more years related experience.

Other Job Specifications:

Knowledge of all accounting principles, practices & procedures and journal entrypreparationUnderstanding of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles(GAAP)Support month-end and year-end close process to include sales tax filing, due-to/from, reconciliations, accounts payable, 1099 processing, fixed assets and inventory processes, etc. Knowledge of account coding, grant reporting, bank reconciliations, data entry, asset & inventory managementThorough knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, procedures and process governing the receipt, custody, and expenditures of governmentalmoniesSkill in the use of Computers and 10-key calculationsProficient in MS Office, Word, Excel, etc., and accounting software applicationsStrong interpersonal and organizational skillsTeam-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountabilityStrong verbal and written communication skillsSolid analytical skills with a thoughtful and open-minded approach to problem solvingHighly motivated with the ability to multi-task and remain organized in a fast-paced environmentHigh in customer service and the ability to deal with the public with tact and courtesy.

Work with internal and external audits to ensure complianceAbility to supervise, train (plan, assign, and review) the work of staffAbility to work cooperatively with persons at all levels in the organization and render support services when neededAbility to exercise good judgment and discretion with sensitive or confidential issues and/or personnel mattersAbility to analyze situations, perform auditing functions, and adopt an effective course of action.

Ability to use modern office methods, techniques and equipment. Ability to quickly learn BREC policies and procedures, operations and programsAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writingAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other employees, department heads, BREC officials, vendors and the public.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Full time, minimum 8 hours a day, 5 days a week; occasional overtime; one hour lunch break daily, other breaks as needed.