Accountant II - Central Finance Office (1219)

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO SUPPLEMENT THE EXISTING EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.

NOTE : Selective certification of eligibles with current work experience as an Accountant II or higher with permanent civil service status, and one year of Grant Accounting experience will be used in filling this vacancy.Under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to perform responsible, professional level accounting work at the supervisory level; or performs responsible, professional involving the accurate maintenance and financial reporting for assigned accounts, services, funds, and/or cost centers of the Parish in an independent manner. Administers, audits, and reviews various items specific to the management of state and federal grants. Follows regulatory compliance and/or adherence to policies and procedures for maintaining budget funds, processing of vendor invoices, and approving direct expenditures. Reconciles and/or balances various accounts or items specific to assigned area involving grant funds, statements, expense accounts, and petty cash accounts. Receives and analyzes various types of statements, contracts and agreements, as applicable to area of assignment, i.e., accounts receivable, audit reports, budgets, grantee reports, line item transfers. This position prepares various documentation i.e., financial reports, statements, line-item transfers, financial summaries, spreadsheets, graphs, audit work papers, grantee reports, status reports, budget schedules, cash reports, journal entries. Communicates and works collaboratively with various entities in researching and resolving accounting issues. Assists in other accounting duties as needed.Meets ONE (1) of the following:

I. Masters degree in Accounting or Finance. OR II. Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field and substantial (at least 1 year 9 months) experience performing professional* accounting duties. OR III. Current employment and permanent civil service status with Jefferson Parish in the classification of Accountant III or Accountant I- Central Finance Office.

* Professional experience must be obtained post-Bachelors degree completion.

Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate. (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: 1219-08R
AMENDED:01/17/25
RE-OPENED: 05/22/26