ACCOUNTANT I - CENTRAL FINANCE OFFICE (1218)
Salary:
$42,817.
00 - $51,380.
00 AnnuallyLocation :
West Bank - Jefferson Parish, LAJob Type:
PermanentJob Number:
1218-03RDepartment:
Accounting 0061Opening Date:
07/28/2023Closing Date:
8/11/2023 11:
59 PM CentralJefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Purpose of Announcement EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.
Kind of Work Under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to perform responsible, professional level accounting work involving the accurate maintenance and financial reporting for assigned accounts, services, funds, and/or cost centers of the Parish.
Reviews and analyzes General Ledger and Trial Balance for all transactions and balances related to assets.
Maintain records for all asset purchases, asset transfers between departments, and asset transfers to surplus.
Maintain daily contact with departmental asset representatives to ensure accurate reporting of asset purchases and transfers.
Attendance required at any meetings or training pertaining to assets.
Responsible for issuing asset tag numbers and sending physical asset tags to departmental asset representatives after asset purchases have been approved.
Conduct asset inventory counts at the request of the Accounting Director.
Update the financial management system for any and all transfer of assets between departments including the transferring of assets to surplus.
Adhere to any requests made by the Accounting Director regarding assets and all direct expenditures for the 60,000 & 50,000 departments.
Processing journal entries for the indirect and direct expenses of internal service funds.
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
Current employment with Jefferson Parish and permanent civil service status in the classification of Accountant II; supplemented by at least one (1) year of experience in that capacity.
Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college; supplemented by at least one (1) year of full-time, paid work experience performing professional accounting duties.
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with at least eighteen (18) semester hours of Accounting or Finance coursework; supplemented by at least two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience performing professional accounting duties.
Proof of education is required in the form of an original college transcript.
Professional experience must be obtained post-Bachelor's degree completion.
Kind of Examination (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:
1218-03RDATE:
12/11/20AMENDED:
09/09/22RE-OPENED:
07/28/23 Applications may be filed online at OR either of the office addresses below:
Application OfficesEast Jefferson:
Room 206, 12221 Elmwood Park Blvd.
Jefferson, LA 70123West Jefferson:
Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St.
Gretna, LA 70053JEFFERSON PARISH CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITSVacation (Annual Leave)Employees accumulate one half day of paid vacation for every two weeks worked.
Leave accrual rates increase with years of service.
Any unused annual leave isusually paid upon separation from Parish Employment.
Sick LeaveEmployees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked.
Sick leave is available for personal illness, injury or medical consultations.
HolidaysNine paid official holidays are observed, plus any holidays declared by Parish Officials.
Life InsuranceAll regular employees receive a life insurance policy equal to one year's salary.
Extra insurance may be purchased.
Medical InsuranceAn HMO medical insurance plan is avalable for employees and theirdependents.
Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% ofthe premiums for dependents.
A Flexible Benefits PlanEmployees have the opportunity to save money by paying for healthinsurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars.
A Flexible SavingsAccount for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care is also available.
RetirementMost regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees' RetirementSystem instead of the Social Security System.
For employees hired afterJanuary 01, 2007, a pension calculated at 3% of salary per year of serviceis provided upon retirement at age 67 with 7 years of service, age 62 with10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service.
Tenure PaymentEmployees are paid $25 per year of service in December of each year.
Employees must have worked two years before the first check is paid.
Deferred Compensation Plan(457b plan)Similar to 401K programs, the 457b Deferred Plan allows employees to deferup to $14,000 of pretax income each year to supplement retirement savings.
Pre-tax contributions can be cashed in upon retirement or termination withoutpenalty.
This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Solutions 1-877-677-3678.
Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc.
may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.
01 The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process.
Therefore, you are REQUIRED to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position.
A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position.
This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process.
Please check yes to show that you have read and understand this statement.
Yes No 02 Please select the option that best describes your current employment and Jefferson Parish civil service status.
I am a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status in the classification of Accountant II.
I am a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status in a classification other than Accountant II.
I am a current Jefferson Parish employee without permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status.
I am not a current Jefferson Parish employee.
03 How many months and/or years of experience do you have with Jefferson Parish in the classification of Accountant II? None Less than 6 months 6 months to less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years or more 04 Select the option that describes your highest level of education.
Some High School High School Diploma/GED Certificate Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate 05 Do you possess a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college in Accounting or Finance? Yes No 06 How many semester hours of accredited college coursework have you successfully completed in Accounting or Finance? None Less than 6 hours 6 hours to less than 12 hours 12 hours to less than 18 hours 18 hours to less than 24 hours 24 hours or more 07 The Jefferson Parish Personnel Department must verify all educational credentials.
For College Education, you must provide your official college transcripts and/or original college diploma.
For High School Education, you must provide your original high school diploma or transcript.
If you are claiming any additional educational credits or licenses on your application, please submit original, official proof of those credentials as well.
To expedite the hiring process, we suggest you begin the process of obtaining this information IMMEDIATELY.
For college transcripts, the College or University may mail them to:
Jefferson Parish Personnel Department Attn:
Recruitment Division 200 Derbigny St.
, Suite 3100 Gretna, LA 70053 OR The College or University may email the official transcripts to email protected .
For college and/or high school diplomas, the original, official diploma must be brought into one of the Personnel Offices.
Failure to submit Official Transcripts/Diplomas will result in the rejection of your application.
Please check yes to show that you have read and understand this statement.
Yes No 08 How many months and/or years of Full-Time, Paid work experience do you have performing Professional Accounting duties? None Less than 6 months 6 months to less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years or more 09 Describe your Full-Time, Paid work experience performing Professional Accounting duties.
Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.
Required Question Recommended Skills Finance Financial Management General Ledger Maintenance Accounting Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$42,817.
00 - $51,380.
00 AnnuallyLocation :
West Bank - Jefferson Parish, LAJob Type:
PermanentJob Number:
1218-03RDepartment:
Accounting 0061Opening Date:
07/28/2023Closing Date:
8/11/2023 11:
59 PM CentralJefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Purpose of Announcement EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.
Kind of Work Under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to perform responsible, professional level accounting work involving the accurate maintenance and financial reporting for assigned accounts, services, funds, and/or cost centers of the Parish.
Reviews and analyzes General Ledger and Trial Balance for all transactions and balances related to assets.
Maintain records for all asset purchases, asset transfers between departments, and asset transfers to surplus.
Maintain daily contact with departmental asset representatives to ensure accurate reporting of asset purchases and transfers.
Attendance required at any meetings or training pertaining to assets.
Responsible for issuing asset tag numbers and sending physical asset tags to departmental asset representatives after asset purchases have been approved.
Conduct asset inventory counts at the request of the Accounting Director.
Update the financial management system for any and all transfer of assets between departments including the transferring of assets to surplus.
Adhere to any requests made by the Accounting Director regarding assets and all direct expenditures for the 60,000 & 50,000 departments.
Processing journal entries for the indirect and direct expenses of internal service funds.
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
Current employment with Jefferson Parish and permanent civil service status in the classification of Accountant II; supplemented by at least one (1) year of experience in that capacity.
Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college; supplemented by at least one (1) year of full-time, paid work experience performing professional accounting duties.
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with at least eighteen (18) semester hours of Accounting or Finance coursework; supplemented by at least two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience performing professional accounting duties.
Proof of education is required in the form of an original college transcript.
Professional experience must be obtained post-Bachelor's degree completion.
Kind of Examination (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:
1218-03RDATE:
12/11/20AMENDED:
09/09/22RE-OPENED:
07/28/23 Applications may be filed online at OR either of the office addresses below:
Application OfficesEast Jefferson:
Room 206, 12221 Elmwood Park Blvd.
Jefferson, LA 70123West Jefferson:
Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St.
Gretna, LA 70053JEFFERSON PARISH CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITSVacation (Annual Leave)Employees accumulate one half day of paid vacation for every two weeks worked.
Leave accrual rates increase with years of service.
Any unused annual leave isusually paid upon separation from Parish Employment.
Sick LeaveEmployees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked.
Sick leave is available for personal illness, injury or medical consultations.
HolidaysNine paid official holidays are observed, plus any holidays declared by Parish Officials.
Life InsuranceAll regular employees receive a life insurance policy equal to one year's salary.
Extra insurance may be purchased.
Medical InsuranceAn HMO medical insurance plan is avalable for employees and theirdependents.
Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% ofthe premiums for dependents.
A Flexible Benefits PlanEmployees have the opportunity to save money by paying for healthinsurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars.
A Flexible SavingsAccount for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care is also available.
RetirementMost regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees' RetirementSystem instead of the Social Security System.
For employees hired afterJanuary 01, 2007, a pension calculated at 3% of salary per year of serviceis provided upon retirement at age 67 with 7 years of service, age 62 with10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service.
Tenure PaymentEmployees are paid $25 per year of service in December of each year.
Employees must have worked two years before the first check is paid.
Deferred Compensation Plan(457b plan)Similar to 401K programs, the 457b Deferred Plan allows employees to deferup to $14,000 of pretax income each year to supplement retirement savings.
Pre-tax contributions can be cashed in upon retirement or termination withoutpenalty.
This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Solutions 1-877-677-3678.
Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc.
may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.
01 The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process.
Therefore, you are REQUIRED to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position.
A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position.
This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process.
Please check yes to show that you have read and understand this statement.
Yes No 02 Please select the option that best describes your current employment and Jefferson Parish civil service status.
I am a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status in the classification of Accountant II.
I am a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status in a classification other than Accountant II.
I am a current Jefferson Parish employee without permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status.
I am not a current Jefferson Parish employee.
03 How many months and/or years of experience do you have with Jefferson Parish in the classification of Accountant II? None Less than 6 months 6 months to less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years or more 04 Select the option that describes your highest level of education.
Some High School High School Diploma/GED Certificate Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate 05 Do you possess a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college in Accounting or Finance? Yes No 06 How many semester hours of accredited college coursework have you successfully completed in Accounting or Finance? None Less than 6 hours 6 hours to less than 12 hours 12 hours to less than 18 hours 18 hours to less than 24 hours 24 hours or more 07 The Jefferson Parish Personnel Department must verify all educational credentials.
For College Education, you must provide your official college transcripts and/or original college diploma.
For High School Education, you must provide your original high school diploma or transcript.
If you are claiming any additional educational credits or licenses on your application, please submit original, official proof of those credentials as well.
To expedite the hiring process, we suggest you begin the process of obtaining this information IMMEDIATELY.
For college transcripts, the College or University may mail them to:
Jefferson Parish Personnel Department Attn:
Recruitment Division 200 Derbigny St.
, Suite 3100 Gretna, LA 70053 OR The College or University may email the official transcripts to email protected .
For college and/or high school diplomas, the original, official diploma must be brought into one of the Personnel Offices.
Failure to submit Official Transcripts/Diplomas will result in the rejection of your application.
Please check yes to show that you have read and understand this statement.
Yes No 08 How many months and/or years of Full-Time, Paid work experience do you have performing Professional Accounting duties? None Less than 6 months 6 months to less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years or more 09 Describe your Full-Time, Paid work experience performing Professional Accounting duties.
Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.
Required Question Recommended Skills Finance Financial Management General Ledger Maintenance Accounting Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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