| Location | Metairie, LA |
| Salary | $3,345–$6,566 |
Accountant 1 - 3
Salary
$3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly
Location
Metairie, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
227602
Department
LDH-Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
Opening Date
10/21/2026
Closing Date
11/3/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) is a Local Governing Entity (LGE) created by the Louisiana Legislature in 1989. JPHSA is responsible for the management and operation of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Services in Jefferson Parish. JPHSA provides fully integrated primary and behavioral healthcare services through its JeffCare program.
The Accountant is an integral member of the Accounting Services area and serves as the Financial Accountant for JPHSA. The incumbent is responsible for applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports/ statements, and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. They maintain current knowledge of procurement and contracting compliance as it relates to statutory and regulatory requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in accounting; OR
A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting; OR
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics; OR
An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
As an Accountant, you will,
Assists the Controller in planning, preparing, and tracking JPHSA procurement budgets by funding source and division/department. Reviews all purchase authorizations to ensure purchases are within budget and within statutory and regulatory requirements. Adds the purchase to the budget tracker and attaches to the purchase authorization
Assists Accountant Supervisor 2 in monitoring spending trends of contracted providers to ensure budget is within approved line item amount
Compiles Contract Budget Analysis to be sent to Division Directors by Accountant Supervisor 2 monthly (biweekly during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year), highlighting contracts at risk of overspending or underspending, requiring additional attention
Reconciles the general ledger accounts from the accounting system for federal, state and local grants and other local appropriated funding. Verifies coding of grant expenditures is compliant with allowable cost regulations for each specific grant. Ensures all general ledger transaction coding elements are correctly assigned to expenses
Prepares all agency balance sheet reconciliations, investigates discrepancies, ensures accuracy, and maintains reconciliation templates, all while adhering to accounting standards
Analyzes and interprets standard monthly revenue and expense reports for all JPHSA Division Directors. Presents their reports to the Accountant Supervisor 2
Compiles, reviews and provides documentation as assigned by Finance Operations leadership for the annual JPHSA financial audit. Prepares the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) as a part of the annual financial audit
Provides support and oversight of all agency bank reconciliations ensuring the accuracy of financial records by comparing bank statements with internal records, assisting with identifying and resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate financial documentation
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position does participate in a Career Progression Group and can be hired as a 1, 2, or 3.
Work Schedule: Traditional 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Enjoli Lewis
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
3616 S. I-10 Service Road West, Metairie, LA 70001
elewis@jphsa.org
504-838-5426
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
01
Do you possess 24 semester hours in accounting from an accredited college or university?
02
If you answered yes to the previous question, you are required to type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered no, type N/A. Example: ACCT 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 hrs - LSU
Required Question
Employer State of Louisiana
Address 1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone (866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm