Job Description
EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBLE LIST TO FILL ONE
(1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT AND FOR FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY
OCCUR.Under general direction, the purpose of this position is to perform responsible, supervisory professional level accounting work involving the accurate maintenance and financial reporting for assigned accounts, services, funds, and/or cost centers of the Parish in an independent manner. This position provides training, supervision, and guidance to accounting personnel under charge in performing tasks. Provides administrative oversight, training, supervision, and guidance for various work areas, i.e., grants, fixed assets, budgets, general and subsidiary ledgers, debt service, special revenues, capital outlay. Audits and/or reviews various items for accuracy, regulatory compliance and/or adherence to policies and procedures, i.e., budget details, billing/vendor invoices, direct expenditures, journal entries, bank statements, wire transfers. Performs complex research, analysis and follow up on various items unable to be resolved at subordinate levels, i.e., out of balance conditions, journal entry inconsistencies, account discrepancies. Communicates and works collaboratively with various entities in researching and resolving accounting issues, i.e., other departments, department heads, financial institutions, service/product vendors, internal auditors. Work areas include, but are not limited to, audits, grants, fixed assets, budgets, contracts, debt service, enterprise funds, internal service funds, special revenue funds, and the general fund. Incumbents ensure compliance with regulatory standards, generally accepted accounting principles, and approved policies and procedures. Performs related work as required. Meets ONE of the following options: I. Current employment and permanent civil service status with Jefferson Parish in the class of Accountant II-Central Finance Office. OR II. Possession of an accredited Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least three (3) years of full-time, paid work experience performing professional• accounting duties. OR III. Possession of an accredited Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field and at least one (1) year of full-time, paid work experience performing professional• accounting duties. •Note:
Professional experience must be obtained post-Bachelor's degree. (ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL
) The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit. JOB POSTING NO. 1215-03R DATE
03/22/24 AMENDED:
08/02/24 RE-OPENED:
05/22/26
