Accountant
Acadiana Planning Commission
Accountant
Full-Time Position
Position Overview
The Accountant position performs work requiring knowledge of the theory and practice of accounting, with emphasis on the recording, examining, and analyzing of fiscal transactions. The position works under the direction of the Director of Accounting & Human Resources. The Accountant role involves ensuring compliance with each granting agency's regulations and changes in regulations. The Accountant contributes to the effective and efficient use of public funds while maintaining transparency and accountability. Additionally, the Accountant will assist the Director of Accounting & Human Resources with financial reporting, budgeting, financial planning, audits, and grant management activities.
The Accountant will maintain the billing system, payroll processes, accounts payable functions, and related accounting procedures. This position will work within, maintain, and review these systems and processes to ensure accuracy and integrity of accounting records.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting
• Assist the Director of Accounting & Human Resources in ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions and maintaining up-to-date financial records.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
Budgeting and Planning
• Assist in budget development, monitoring, forecasting, and organizational financial planning.
Invoicing and Accounts Receivable
• Maintain the billing system and prepare customer invoices.
Accounts Payable
• Process vendor invoices and payment requests.
Payroll Administration
• Assist with payroll preparation and processing.
Compliance and Regulation
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, grant requirements, and accounting standards.
External Audit Preparation
• Assist with audit preparation and supporting documentation.
Grant Management
• Assist in the management of grants and funding programs.
Interdepartmental Collaboration
• Provide financial support to departments.
Professional Development
• Remain current on accounting best practices.
Ideal Candidate QualitiesThe ideal candidate will:
- Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, invoicing, payroll, and accounts payable processing.
- Be a self-starter who can work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and take initiative to identify and resolve issues.
- Possess strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Work collaboratively and maintain positive working relationships with management, staff, granting agencies, auditors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Exercise sound judgment and professionalism when handling confidential, sensitive, and financial information.
- Maintain the highest level of discretion, confidentiality, and ethical conduct in all accounting and human resources-related matters.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Adapt to changing priorities, regulations, grant requirements, and organizational needs.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Show a commitment to accountability, transparency, customer service, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Three (3) years of accounting experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Experience with AP, AR, invoicing, payroll, accounting software, and Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Preferred Experience
• Governmental accounting experience.
• Grant accounting experience.
• MIP, Sage, QuickBooks, or similar software experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
Benefits
Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, retirement plan participation, paid leave and holidays, and employee paid deferred compensation.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and education. EOE / AAE.
· If applying directly through email, send resume’, salary history, and references to: ***email_hidden*** by Friday, August 21, 2026 by 5:00 pm.
· Applications submitted via Indeed and/or LinkedIn will be accepted as valid submissions.
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