ACCOUNTANT I (1210)

Jefferson Parish Civil Service Equal Opportunity Employer

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill one (1) current East Jefferson vacancy in the Department of Community Development. 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 Department of Community Development, the position performs a variety of complex, professional level accounting duties involving the accounting, recording, reporting and auditing of financial transactions involved with CDBG-DR, CDBG, HOME and ESG. May be required to interpret regulations and recommend procedures for processing and maintaining fiscal records. Performs professional level fiscal analysis research accounting, budget preparation and administrative work relating to CDBG-DR, CDBG, HOME and ESG. Coordinates several functions of grant funds administration, reviews sub recipient proposals, monitors, compliance and insures proper accounting procedures. 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. 1210-12R DATE: 07/25/08 AMENDED: 06/18/21 RE-OPENED: 09/04/26

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 available 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc. may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.

Jefferson Parish Government