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Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court

Accounting Clerk

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An Accounting Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.

$40,370 / year median in Louisiana

-14% projected decline

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Accounting Clerk Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court Harvey, LA Job Details Full-time From $33,535 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Some college Scanning Finance High school diploma or GED Vocational training Full Job Description Job Announcement Accounting Clerk (Accounts Payable) Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court __________________________________________________________ The Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court (Harvey, La.) is seeking an Accounting Clerk. The purpose of the position is to provide accounting support. Employees in this classification perform clerical work. Position is responsible for Cash payments, processing/entering Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable for the Court. Performs related work as required. Preparing daily deposits, coding, entering and scanning Accounts Receivables. Position also involves monitoring Placement Prevention Forms (PPFs) and preparing quarterly reports for IV-E reimbursement. Position is responsible for processing Accounts Payable invoices weekly and preparing daily non-support checks. Position will also be responsible for travel reimbursements for court personnel and returning cash bonds to clients. There is also monthly processing of court personnel invoices to outside entities, as well as grant expenditure documentation. May also be responsible for annual 1099 form preparation and weekly uploads to the court's financial institution. Position will also be responsible for daily cash balancing of all monies and payments processed; entering any changes to assessments as per court orders; generating and submitting for supervisory review various reports concerning monies processed (i.e., daily receipts, fees and assessments); performs basic record keeping. High school diploma or GED; supplemented by college level course work or vocational training in accounting, finance or closely related field; supplemented by one (1) year of work experience in a related occupation; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Available benefits include medical and dental coverage; participation in the Jefferson Parish Parochial Retirement System; paid vacation and sick leave. An increase in the starting salary is possible based upon evidence of relevant work experience and a five percent (5%) increase in salary will be granted upon the successful completion of a six-month probationary period. Interested parties must complete an employment application which is available on the Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court's website (www.jpjc.org), as well as submit a résumé, and cover letter by Friday, September 11, 2026 to the individual below:
Tammy Griffith, Accounting Director Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court Phone:
P. O. Box 1900 Harvey, Louisiana 70059
Email:
Phone:
504-367-3500 x 889
Fax:
504-367-9632
Pay:
From $33,535.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Other Retirement and Savings