DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING Position Available In Jefferson, Louisiana

DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING

Jefferson Parish Harahan, LA Full-time Accounting
Posted on May 09, 2025 Jefferson Parish is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated leader who can work effectively and
collaboratively with the Parish Administration, Jefferson Parish Council, Department Heads, as
well as other Local, State and Federal governmental agencies and public officials. The
Accounting Director leads and manages the financial accounting operation of the Parish,
ensuring compliance with governmental accounting standards, laws and regulation. The role is
responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial records, overseeing budgetary controls,
preparing financial reports, managing audits, and supervising accounting staff. The Director
supervises approximately twenty (20) employees and oversees an annual operating budget of
approximately $2,500,000.
The Director’s duties and responsibilities include but is not limited to the following:

• Direct all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable,
  payroll, grant accounting and fixed asset accounting.
• Develop, administer and utilize an accounting system to ensure proper recording,
  measuring and reporting of financial activity.
• Prepares and issues financial reports or oversees and approves report preparation.
• Reviews all accounting matters to ensure compliance with all governmental accounting
  principles, policies and procedures.
• Drafts and circulates various Parish-wide Policies over payroll, accounting, and other
  financial procedures.
• Oversees biweekly payroll process for sixteen (16) separate entities.
• Reviews and approves all direct expenditure and travel and training purchase orders.
• Responsible for preparation and issuance of the December, 31 year-end Parish Annual
  Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) including related footnotes, schedules, and
  corresponding Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).
• Reviews and approves department requests for purchase orders; verifies account
  numbers and availability of funds.
• Ensures payment of Parish accounts payable and other matters.
• Coordinates annual external audit and assists other departments as needed in
  responding to audits by grantors, Internal Audit Department, and the Jefferson Parish
  Office of Inspector General.
• Attends Council meetings and other meetings as needed or required.
• Meets with Parish administrators, Council members and other department personnel to
  resolve accounting problems.
• Responsible for development and administration of a system of fixed assets control and
  accounting for all fixed assets owned by the parish.
• Responsible for all Parish accounts, books, vouchers, and documents of all public
  money received and disbursed relative to its revenue, debt and fiscal affairs which are
  not required by law to be kept by some other person.
• Ensure effective internal controls are in place to protect Parish assets and support
  operational efficiency.
• Evaluate process improvements and opportunities for automation.
• Supervise, mentor and evaluate accounting staff; ensure ongoing professional
  development and training.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is a visionary offering leadership capability and a proven track record of
successful interactions with members of the public, employees, and elected officials. Qualified
candidates will have a four-year degree in accounting, business administration, finance,
economics, computer sciences or a related field with at least three years’ work experience; OR
ten (10) years of significant experience in the field of governmental accounting OR a licensed
certified public accountant with three (3) years of professional work experiences. Additionally,
the successful candidate shall possess and maintain a valid Louisiana Driver’s License or have
the ability to secure one within ten (10) working days of hire.

COMPENSATION

The starting salary range for the position is, $107,752

• $134,690. Starting salary will be
  commensurate with education and experience. Executive level employees are eligible to receive
  a monthly auto and cell allowance of approximately $960 a month.
  Jefferson Parish offers an exceptional work/life balance and a generous benefits package
  including:
  Health Benefits (medical
• Jefferson Parish offers health insurance benefits and covers up to
  81% of the employee premium and 50% of the premium for spouses and dependents. Our
  health benefits also include a robust wellness plan with an onsite wellness coordinator at no
  cost to employees
  Voluntary Benefits
• Available at employee’s cost are a variety of voluntary benefits which
  include dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending, accident insurance, short term and
  long-term disability insurance, cancer insurance, term life insurance, and critical illness
  insurance.
  Retirement Benefits
• Jefferson Parish employees are enrolled in the Parochial Employees’
  Retirement System. This retirement system is a public defined benefit pension plan which
  provides retirement allowances and other benefits based on an employee’s years of service.
  Life Insurance
• Jefferson Parish provides employer-paid life insurance at one time an
  employee’s annual salary up to $150,000.

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

There shall be a Director of Accounting to be appointed by the Parish President with the
approval of the Council. The individual selected for this position will be required to report to duty
during emergency situations. The position is considered unclassified, limited-tenure, at-will
employment. The individual selected for this position will be subject to a background check and
will be required to submit a financial disclosure statement annually.

TO APPLY

Interested qualified candidates please forward resume and salary expectation to:
JPHumanResources@jeffparish.net

Attn:

Jonas Perriott, Director
Department of Human Resource Management
1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Suite 517
Jefferson, LA 70123

Phone:

(504) 736-6180

Fax:

(504) 736-6125
The deadline to submit: May 23, 2025.
Resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above as resumes are
submitted. The most qualified candidates will be interviewed.
For additional information about Jefferson Parish, visit the Jefferson Parish website at
www.jeffparish.gov.
Jefferson Parish is an Equal Opportunity Employer.