account clerk iii - Gretna, United States - Jefferson Parish, LA

Description

Salary:
$30,182.00 AnnuallyLocation : East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA

Job Type:
Permanent

Job Number:
RDepartment: Jefferson Community Actions Programs - Head Start 1010Division:
Head Start Central Office Opening Date: 03/22/2024

Closing Date:
ContinuousJefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Purpose of Announcement EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO SUPPLEMENT THE EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JEFFERSON COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS.This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in various Departments as they occur.

Kind of Work This is specialized accounting work at the sub-professional level, involving the maintenance and control of financial records and reports, the recording and posting of monetary transactions and the provision of daily accounting and balancing of all monies processed; in accordance with established policies, rules, and regulations.

Performs related work as required.

Position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference.

For the current vacancy in JEFFCAP

• Head Start, employee performs advanced accounting tasks.

This position creates listings and requisitions, scans attachments, and posts receipt listings. Processes monthly invoices for vendors and sub-recipients and/or revenue items.
Runs monthly open purchase order reports and budgetary and financial transactions. Performs follow-up on billing, invoices, customer accounts and state draw request (SDR's/RFP's) as applicable to grant programs. Functions with considerable independence and initiative in researching accounting discrepancies, inconsistencies and out of balance conditions.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination Must meet ONE of the following:1.

Current employment with Jefferson Parish and permanent civil service status in the class of Account Clerk II; plus, at least one (1) year of work experience performing clerical accounting data entry (for example, use of a computerized General Ledger or Accounts Payable software program).

Experience must include the entry of debits and credits and use of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
OR2.

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent; plus, at least three (3) years of work experience performing clerical accounting data entry.

Experience must include the entry of debits and credits and use of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
OR 3. Successful completion of at least twelve (12) credit hours of college accounting coursework at an accredited college or university.

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 RDATE:
01/18/08


AMENDED:
01/07/21RE-OPENED: 03/22/24 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 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 Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, 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 class of Account Clerk II.

I am a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status in a class other than Account Clerk II.

I am a current Jefferson Parish employee without permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status. I am not a current Jefferson Parish employee. 03 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 Doctor of Philosophy 04 Have you successfully completed at least twelve (12) semester hours of college Accounting coursework? Yes No 05 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 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 06 How many months and/or years of work experience do you have performing clerical accounting data entry (for example, use of a computerized General Ledger or Accounts Payable software program)? 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 07 Did your clerical accounting data entry work experience include entry of debits and credits and use of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets? Yes No 08 Describe your work experience performing clerical accounting data entry duties (for example, use of a computerized General Ledger or Accounts Payable software program).

Give details of your experience with the entry of debits and credits and the use of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets as well.

Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained. Required Question