Accountant

Job Summary

Under direction of the Finance Supervisor, performs professional accounting responsibilities and administrative duties in fulfilling the duties of the accounting office of the Treasurer. Responsible for day-to-day accounting work related to the accounting, auditing, and financial reporting functions; performs analysis on specific data. Maintains billing records of accounts receivable, reconciles same; prepares initial cash receipt documentation. Prepares, reviews, inputs adjusting journal entries in the computerized accounting system, as approved by the department supervisor. Assists with bank reconciliations, as necessary. Prepares account reconciliations to facilitate the audit process.

Responsibilities and Duties

Ensures that proper municipal accounting principles are followed by accounting department personnel. Works closely with external auditor(s). Maintains a current level of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as it pertains to governmental units. Prepares or supervises the preparation of entries for accounting functions. Conducts account analysis as necessary, assist the Finance Supervisor in the preparation of monthly reports that reflect the departmental transactions year to date in preparation of Audit Committee meetings. Performs accounting duties in the absence of the Finance Supervisor.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a minimum of seven (7) years responsible work experience in maintaining a full set of accounting records and the preparation of related financial statements. CPA certification or pursuit thereof desired.

• Experience : Minimum of two (2) years of accounting and/or auditing experience in a governmental environment. Applicant must have a strong sense of responsibility that includes dependable attendance, good verbal and written communication skills, experience in working with a team environment, possess the ability to learn independently. Should possess skills which permit the preparation of basic governmental financial statements. Incumbent must be able to operate a 10-key calculator by touch, demonstrate a basic knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and be able to prepare documents, correspondence, etc., using Word or one of the major word processors on the market. Must have a good knowledge of telephone communication equipment and other office equipment

Benefits

The Parish offers liberal benefits, including an excellent retirement system, vacations, sick leave and health and life insurance. Employee may advance to higher positions, based on his/her abilities and interests, and on the needs of the Parish.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental 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

Salary : $35,000 - $55,000