What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCOUNTANT 1 position at St. Tammany Parish Government?
Department: Finance
Reports To: Chief Accountant
Pay Plan: 75hrs per pay period
Type: Full Time
FLSA: Non Exempt
Emergency Classification: Class II
Summary: This position is under the direction of the Chief Accountant. The Accountant I is primarily responsible for monitoring balance sheet accounts and related procedures on a regular basis and works with the Chief Accountant, to accomplish the goals in the time frames established.
Essential Job Functions: Essential duties are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. The omission of specific statements or duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
- Prepares original and adjusting journal entries for the maintenance of receivables, payables, and balance sheet accounts
- Assists in reconciling bank accounts and balance sheet accounts monthly as assigned
- Records monthly payments and transfers for debt
- Enters monthly billings for utilities, leases, and drawdowns for grants in advance
- Enters and releases ACH transactions and maintains ACH template; transfers funds as appropriate
- Records and forwards checks returned NSF
- Assists in the preparation and submission of claims for public assistance
- Works with the Project Analyst on obtaining information for asset entry and preparing schedules of capital assets for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports
- Administers the periodic physical inventory counts of capital assets with other departments
- Regular, consistent attendance is required Any other duties as assigned
Competencies: Employee must be able to operate basic office equipment, office computer and software, copy machine, fax machine, calculator and scanner. Employee must have excellent organizational and time management skills. Employee must be able to communicate effectively and has excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Employee should have a familiarity with financial software packages.
Work Environment: The incumbent works in a typical office environment with little or no exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Primary functions are limited to an office environment. Occasional duties may require travel or working in non-office environment.
Physical Demands: Sedentary work. Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.
Required Education/Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, management, or business related field. Employee must have knowledge of standard (governmental) accounting procedures and practices. Employee must possess good organizational skills, as well as good oral and written communication skills.
DISCLAIMER: If selected for a position with St. Tammany Parish Government, applicants are required to successfully complete a drug screen, physical and background check prior to employment. Failure to complete any requirement, may result in a rescinded offer.
St. Tammany Parish Government is an EOE/M/F/Disability/Veteran
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : FINANCE
Grade : LABOR GRADE 75H
Posting Start : 04/04/2025
Posting End : 04/18/2025
Salary: $24.55-$36.82
Salary : $25 - $37
