ACCOUNTANT II - CENTRAL FINANCE OFFICE (1219) Salary $54,258.00 - $65,110.00 Annually Location West Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA Job Type Permanent Job Number 1219-07A Department Accounting 0061 Opening Date 01/17/2025 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Questions Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Purpose of Announcement EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCIES AND FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR. Kind of Work Under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to perform responsible, professional level accounting work at the supervisory level; or performs responsible, professional involving the accurate maintenance and financial reporting for assigned accounts, services, funds, and/or cost centers of the Parish in an independent manner.Follows regulatory compliance and/or adherence to policies and procedures for maintaining budget funds, processing of vendor invoices, and approving direct expenditures. Reconciles and/or balances various accounts or items specific to assigned area involving grant funds, statements, expense accounts, and petty cash accounts. Receives and analyzes various types of statements, contracts and agreements, as applicable to area of assignment, i.e., accounts receivable, audit reports, budgets, grantee reports, line item transfers. This position prepares various documentation i.e., financial reports, statements, line-item transfers, financial summaries, spreadsheets, graphs, audit work papers, grantee reports, status reports, budget schedules, cash reports, journal entries. Assists in other accounting duties as needed. Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination Meets ONE (1) of the following:I. Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.ORII. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field and substantial (at least 1 year 9 months) experience performing professional accounting duties.ORIII. Current employment and permanent civil service status with Jefferson Parish in the classification of Accountant III or Accountant I- Central Finance Office.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: 1219-07ARE-OPENED: 09/29/23AMENDED:01/17/25 Applications may be filed online at http://www.jeffparish.net/departments/personnel OR either of the office addresses below: Application Offices East Jefferson: Room 206, 12221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123 West Jefferson: Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053 JEFFERSON PARISH CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITSVacation (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 isusually paid upon separation from Parish Employment.Sick LeaveEmployees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked.Sick leave is available for personal illness, injury or medical consultations.HolidaysNine paid official holidays are observed, plus any holidays declared by Parish Officials.Life InsuranceAll regular employees receive a life insurance policy equal to one years salary.Extra insurance may be purchased.Medical InsuranceAn HMO medical insurance plan is avalable for employees and theirdependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% ofthe premiums for dependents.A Flexible Benefits PlanEmployees have the opportunity to save money by paying for healthinsurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars. A Flexible SavingsAccount for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care is also available.RetirementMost regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees RetirementSystem instead of the Social Security System. For employees hired afterJanuary 01, 2007, a pension calculated at 3% of salary per year of serviceis provided upon retirement at age 67 with 7 years of service, age 62 with10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service.Tenure PaymentEmployees 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 deferup to $14,000 of pretax income each year to supplement retirement savings.Pre-tax contributions can be cashed in upon retirement or termination withoutpenalty. This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Solutions 1-877-677-3678.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 classification of Accountant III or Accountant I - Central Finance Office. I am a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status in a classification other than Accountant III or Accountant I - 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 How many months and/or years of work experience do you have in the classification of Accountant III or Accountant I-Central Finance Office within Jefferson Parish Civil Service? 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 04 Select the option that describes your highest level of education. Some High School High School Diploma/GED Certificate Some College Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctorate 05 Do you possess an accredited Masters degree or higher in Accounting or Finance? Yes No 06 Do you possess at least an accredited Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field? Yes No 07 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 jeffjobs@jeffparish.net. 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 08 How many months and/or years of Full-Time, Paid work experience do you have performing professional accounting duties? Professional experience must be obtained post-Bachelors degree. None Less than 9 months 9 months to less than 1 year 1 year to less than 1 year 9 months 1 year 9 months to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 2 years 9 months 2 years 9 months to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years to less than 6 years 6 years to less than 7 years 7 years to less than 8 years 8 years to less than 9 years 9 years to less than 10 years 10 years or more 09 Describe your Full-Time, Paid work experience performing professional accounting duties. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained and the job duties performed. 10 Do you possess a current CPA designation? Yes No 11 Are you eligible to sit for the CPA exam? Yes No Required Question Employer Jefferson Parish Address 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3100 Gretna, Louisiana, 70053 Phone 504-364-2730 504-736-6364 Website http://www.jeffparish.net/departments/personnel