ACCOUNT CLERK II (1202) Position Available In Jefferson, Louisiana

Tallo's Job Summary: The Account Clerk II position at Jefferson Parish offers a salary of $31,001 a year with benefits including health insurance and life insurance. The role requires proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data entry, and bookkeeping, with under 1 year of experience. The job involves maintaining fiscal records, preparing accounting statements, and processing financial transactions. To apply, visit http://www.jeffparish.net/departments/personnel or either of the office addresses provided.

Company:
Jefferson Parish.Net
Salary:
$31001
JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

ACCOUNT CLERK II

(1202) Jefferson Parish – 4.0 Jefferson Parish, LA Job Details $31,001 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Excel Mid-level High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Accounting Data entry Bookkeeping Under 1 year Full Job Description Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Purpose of Announcement

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE

(1)

CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT.

This employment list will also be used for future

EAST AND WEST

Jefferson vacancies in various Departments as they occur. Kind of Work Under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to perform routine to moderately complex accounting work requiring keeping and maintaining general accounting, budgetary accounting, and other fiscal records at the sub-professional level. Work involves examination and verification of a variety of accounting documents and financial computations, the posting of accounts, and the preparation of routine to more complex accounting statements and financial reconciliations, and similar duties for an assigned work unit. Maintains and updates assigned department logs, records, lists and accounts as applicable to assigned work units, including routine cash journals. Duties may vary depending on assigned Department. For the current vacancy in the Library Department, this position is responsible for accurately preparing deposits, managing a petty cash can, inputting requisitions for purchases as requested by Department heads and pre-approved by Business Manager. Verifying and processing invoices, credit invoices, monthly payments, utility billing, and reimbursement refunds for the department. Posting entries and process receipts for accounts payable for purchases on the Financial Management System (FMS). Working with computer systems using various software such as Word, Excel to design, implement, and maintain database for purchasing, accounts payable and vendor files, etc. This position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference. Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination Meets ONE of the following: 1. Current employment with Jefferson Parish and permanent civil service status as an Account Clerk I. OR 2. Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by successful completion of at least two courses• (at the high school level or above) in bookkeeping, clerical accounting, or closely related (indicating knowledge of elementary accounting principles and practices); plus, at least one (1) year of work experience performing bookkeeping or clerical accounting, such as data entry for accounts payable and journalization of transactions. OR 3. Successful completion of at least twelve (12) credit hours of college accounting coursework at an accredited college or university.

Substitution:

An additional six months of work experience performing bookkeeping or clerical accounting may substitute for the two required courses in Option 2. Proof of qualifying education is required. Kind of Examination (ENTRANCE

AND PROMOTIONAL

) A written test, weighted 100%, will be administered. The test is designed to evaluate knowledge of basic bookkeeping practices and modern office procedures, plus mathematical skills necessary to maintain records and make computations. Qualified applicants will be notified by mail of the date, time and place of the written examination. The Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of experience claimed.

JOB POSTING NO. 1202-14R DATE

04/04/08

AMENDED:

01/14/22

RE-OPENED:

04/18/25 Applications may be filed online at http://www.jeffparish.net/departments/personnel OR either of the office addresses below:

Application Offices East Jefferson:

Room 206, 12221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123

West Jefferson:

Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053

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