ACCOUNTANT I - CENTRAL FINANCE OFFICE (1218)

ACCOUNTANT I - CENTRAL FINANCE OFFICE (1218)

Jefferson Parish is looking TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FOR FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.

Kind of Work:

Under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to perform responsible, professional level accounting work involving the accurate maintenance and financial reporting for assigned accounts, services, funds, and/or cost centers of the Parish. This position must adhere to Accounting Department Policies and Procedures, any applicable laws, and Parish-wide Rules and Regulations. Additionally, this position is responsible for reviewing and approving purchase orders, generating and/or preparing reports, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, reviewing ordinances and resolutions to determine/implement appropriate actions, reviewing general ledgers and trial balances, assisting with year-end closing process, assisting with annual financial audit, and assisting with other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

I.          Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college.

OR

II.          Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Accounting at an accredited college and successful completion of at least eighteen (18) hours of Accounting coursework; plus, six (6) months of internship experience with the Jefferson Parish Central Finance Office in the Accounting Department.