accountant i - Gretna, United States - Jefferson Parish, LA

Description

Salary: $37, $44,641.00 Annually

Location : East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA

Job Type: Permanent

Job Number: R

Department: Jefferson Community Actions Programs - CSBG 1020

Division: LIHEAP

Opening Date: 05/03/2024

Closing Date: 5/17/2024 11:59 PM Central

Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Purpose of Announcement

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JEFFERSON COMMUNITY ACTIONS PROGRAMS.

This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in various Departments as they occur.
Kind of Work

Entry-level, professional accounting position involving the maintenance of general ledgers, journals, etc., and the preparation of financial records and reports in accordance with established policies and procedures. Employees in this class may be required to interpret regulations and recommend procedures for maintaining and processing fiscal records. May perform auditing duties. May supervise clerical staff engaged in accounting duties.

For the current vacancy in Jefferson Community Action Programs, performs a variety of complex, professional level accounting duties ensuring that all reports and records are maintained accurately and promptly; assist in compiling fiscal data to Parish and Departmental Finance team to prepare financial statements; and assist and compile documentation for all audits. Meet with JeffCAP's Administrative Management Specialist IV - Fiscal Oversight and the Administrator(s) for regular budget meetings to review current General Ledger reports and Open Purchase Order reports; Assist with the monitoring of budgets and reports and the reviewing of expenditure requisitions and reimbursement requests to ensure compliancy with State and Federal regulations and fiscal responsibility. The 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.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination

Meets one of the following two options:
I. Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with at least eighteen (18) credit hours of accounting coursework.

OR

II. Current employment with Jefferson Parish and permanent civil service status as an Account Clerk III or Account Clerk II-Central Finance Office, with at least two (2) years of experience working in that capacity; plus, possession of an Associate's degree from an accredited college with at least eighteen (18) credit hours of accounting coursework.

(Proof of education is required in the form of a college transcript).

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 R
DATE: 07/25/08
AMENDED: 06/18/21
RE-OPENED: 005/03/24

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 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

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

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

03

How many hours of completed college coursework in Accounting from an accredited college or university do you possess?

• None
• Less than 12 hours
• 12 hours to less than 18 hours
• 18 hours to less than 24 hours
• 24 hours to less than 30 hours
• 30 hours to less than 36 hours
• 36 hours or more

04

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

05

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 as an Account Clerk III or Account Clerk II-Central Finance Office.
• I am a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status in a class OTHER THAN Account Clerk III or Account Clerk II-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.

06

How many months and/or years of work experience do you have in the classification of Account Clerk III or Account Clerk II - Central Finance Office with Jefferson Parish?

• 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

How many months and/or years of full-time, paid work experience do you have performing professional or paraprofessional 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

08

Describe your work experience performing professional or paraprofessional accounting duties. Be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.

09

Additionally, how many months and/or years of part-time work experience do you have, if any, performing professional or paraprofessional 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

10

Describe your part-time work experience, if any, performing professional or paraprofessional accounting duties. Be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.

11

Does your accounting experience, if any, include working for a government agency?

• Yes
• No

12

If you answered "Yes" above, please state the name(s) of your past or present governmental employer(s), as well as the job title(s) you held there.

13

List any professional accounting certifications or licensures you have, including the date obtained and date of expiry, if applicable.

Required Question