ACCOUNTANT II - CENTRAL FINANCE OFFICE (1219)

Salary : $54,258.00 - $65,110.00 Annually

Location : West Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA

Job Type : Permanent

Job Number : 1219-07A

Department : Accounting 0061

Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Purpose of Announcement

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCIES 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 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.

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. Assists in other accounting duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination

Meets ONE (1) of the following :

I. Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.

II. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field and substantial (at least 1 year 9 months) experience performing professional accounting duties.

III. Current employment and permanent civil service status with Jefferson Parish in the classification of Accountant III or Accountant I- Central Finance Office.

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.

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 : 1219-07A

RE-OPENED : 09 / 29 / 23

AMENDED : 01 / 17 / 25

Applications may be filed online at OR either of the office addresses below :

Application Offices

East Jefferson : Room 206, 12221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123

West Jefferson : Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053

JEFFERSON PARISH CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITS

Vacation (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 is

usually paid upon separation from Parish Employment.

Sick Leave

Employees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked.

Sick leave is available for personal illness, injury or medical consultations.

Holidays

Nine paid official holidays are observed, plus any holidays declared by Parish Officials.

Life Insurance

All regular employees receive a life insurance policy equal to one year's salary.

Extra insurance may be purchased.

Medical Insurance

An HMO medical insurance plan is avalable for employees and their

dependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% of

the premiums for dependents.

A Flexible Benefits Plan

Employees have the opportunity to save money by paying for health

insurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars. A Flexible Savings

Account for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care is also available.

Retirement

Most regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees' Retirement

System instead of the Social Security System. For employees hired after

January 01, 2007, a pension calculated at 3% of salary per year of service

is provided upon retirement at age 67 with 7 years of service, age 62 with

10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service.

Tenure Payment

Employees 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 defer

up to $14,000 of pretax income each year to supplement retirement savings.

Pre-tax contributions can be cashed in upon retirement or termination without

penalty. 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.

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.

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 III or Accountant I - Central Finance Office.
• I am a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status in a classification other than Accountant III or Accountant I - Central Finance Office.
• I am a current Jefferson Parish employee without permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status.
• I am not a current Jefferson Parish employee.

How many months and / or years of work experience do you have in the classification of Accountant III or Accountant I-Central Finance Office within Jefferson Parish Civil Service?

Select the option that describes your highest level of education.

Do you possess an accredited Master's degree or higher in Accounting or Finance ?

Do you possess at least an accredited Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field ?

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 jeffjobs@jeffparish.net. 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.

How many months and / or years of Full-Time, Paid work experience do you have performing professional

Describe your Full-Time, Paid work experience performing professional accounting duties . Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained and the job duties performed.

Do you possess a current CPA designation?

Are you eligible to sit for the CPA exam?

Required Question

Salary : $54,258 - $65,110