ACCOUNTANT III - CENTRAL FINANCE OFFICE (1215)

Salary: $56,994.00 - $68,393.00 Annually
Location : West Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 1215-03R
Department: Accounting 0061
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 6/5/2026 11:59 PM Central


Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Purpose of Announcement


EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBLE LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT AND FOR FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.

Kind of Work


Under general direction, the purpose of this position is to perform responsible, supervisory professional level accounting work involving the accurate maintenance and financial reporting for assigned accounts, services, funds, and/or cost centers of the Parish in an independent manner. This position provides training, supervision, and guidance to accounting personnel under charge in performing tasks. Provides administrative oversight, training, supervision, and guidance for various work areas, i.e., grants, fixed assets, budgets, general and subsidiary ledgers, debt service, special revenues, capital outlay. Audits and/or reviews various items for accuracy, regulatory compliance and/or adherence to policies and procedures, i.e., budget details, billing/vendor invoices, direct expenditures, journal entries, bank statements, wire transfers. Performs complex research, analysis and follow up on various items unable to be resolved at subordinate levels, i.e., out of balance conditions, journal entry inconsistencies, account discrepancies. Communicates and works collaboratively with various entities in researching and resolving accounting issues, i.e., other departments, department heads, financial institutions, service/product vendors, internal auditors. Work areas include, but are not limited to, audits, grants, fixed assets, budgets, contracts, debt service, enterprise funds, internal service funds, special revenue funds, and the general fund. Incumbents ensure compliance with regulatory standards, generally accepted accounting principles, and approved policies and procedures. Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination
Meets ONE of the following options:
I. Current employment and permanent civil service status with Jefferson Parish in the class of Accountant II-Central Finance Office.

OR

II. Possession of an accredited Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least three (3) years of full-time, paid work experience performing professional* accounting duties.

OR

III. Possession of an accredited Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field and at least one (1) year of full-time, paid work experience performing professional* accounting duties.
*Note: Professional experience must be obtained post-Bachelor's degree.
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. 1215-03R
DATE: 03/22/24
AMENDED: 08/02/24
RE-OPENED: 05/22/26


Applications may be filed online at OR either of the office addresses below:

Application Offices

East Jefferson: Room 206, 1221 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 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.
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 Accountant II - Central Finance Office.
• I am a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status in a class other than Accountant 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.

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
• Doctorate

04


Do you possess at least an accredited Bachelor's degree in Accounting?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you possess an accredited Master's degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

06


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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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

07


How many months and/or years of full-time, paid work experience do you have performing professional* accounting duties?*Note: Professional experience must be obtained post-Bachelor's degree.

• 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 full-time, paid work experience performing professional* accounting duties. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.
Required Question