Accountant Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

Accountant Orleans Parish Sheriff’ 2800 Perdido Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 SUMMARY The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (OPSO), New Orleans, Louisiana, provides the care, custody, control, and rehabilitation of its residents. The Mission of the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office is to provide community safety and service to the people of Orleans Parish by protecting the rights and humanity of people in custody, supporting the wellness of our staff, and facilitating connections to the community to restore public trust and maintain a healthy community. The Accountant is a key position within the Sheriff’s Office. The Accountant prepares and examines financial records, identifies potential areas of opportunity and risk, and provides solutions while ensuring compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures. This role includes preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports. The Accountant’s duties and responsibilities also include analyzing trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. SALARY The salary compensation for the Accountant will be aligned accordingly and commensurate with the applicant’s knowledge, skills, experience, and education requirements of the subject position.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting and Financial Management:

Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information Document financial transactions by entering account information Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information Secure financial information by completing database backups Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results Analyze financial information and summarize financial status Provide technical support and advice on management Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and generally accepted accounting procedures Participate in financial standards setting and forecast process Provide input into the department’s goal-setting process Prepare financial statements and produce a budget according to the schedule Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance Plan, assign, and review staff’s work Support the month-end and year-end close process Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls Communicate effectively with clients Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with client personnel Communicate with the Manager and/or Director on work status and client issues that arise

Project Management:

Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and finance, to ensure project goals are met on time and within scope. Develop project plans, set milestones, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Monitor project progress, track budget, and mitigate project risks. Ensure that the project aligns with the sheriff’s office’s goals and objectives, optimizing efficiencies and outcomes. Provide regular status reports and updates to the senior leadership team.

Other Duties:

Stay current on trends and best practices in governmental accounting and ERP systems. Assist with compliance reviews and regulatory changes affecting the financial operations of the Sheriff’s Office. Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment with overall financial strategies and goals. Provide leadership and mentoring to accounting staff.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in the appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience Intermediate understanding of accounting and reporting standards, gaining experience in researching as it relates to accounting issues Experience with accounting software is a plus Confidentiality and trustworthiness Data entry management Excellent communication skills Certifications (Preferred but Not Required): Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. ERP certification (specific to the system being implemented). Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role. Experience with ERP system implementation or management, preferably in a governmental or public sector setting. Project management experience, particularly in system implementations or process improvement initiatives.

Skills and Abilities:

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and budgeting. Proficiency with ERP systems, financial management software, and MS Excel. Supervision and team leadership skills Proficiency with audits Managing processes Research skills Quality and project management Knowledge of corporate finance Budgeting skills Attention to detail General math skills Accounting skills Time management and ability to prioritize to meet multiple deadlines Knowledge of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) Experience with creating financial statements Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process Excellent accounting software user and administration skills Accuracy and attention to detail Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills