About the Department

The Accountant is responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting information by researching account issues for compliance and by establishing quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting. Work involves maintaining financial records, analyzing accounts and other routine accounting documents. May assign, coordinate and direct the work of other account clerks and assists with accounts receivable. Performs independent judgment in accordance with established policies and procedures, rules and regulations.

Position Duties

Education Required: Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university.

Area of Study (major) Required: Accounting or closely related field with a minimum of 24 semester hours accounting course work.

Certification(s) Required: N/A

License(s) Required: Valid LA Driver's License

Years of Relevant Work Experience: 2 year's related-work in the field of professional accounting, auditing or financial management. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Other Job Specifications:

Knowledge of all accounting principles, practices & procedures and journal entry preparation
Understanding of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of account coding, bank reconciliations & data entry
Thorough knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, procedures and process governing the receipt, custody, and expenditures of governmental monies
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Team-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Solid analytical skills with a thoughtful and open-minded approach to problem solving
Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel, etc.
Highly motivated with the ability to multi-task and remain organized in a fast-paced environment
Work with internal and external audits to ensure compliance
Ability to apply accounting principles to fiscal and accounting record maintenance
Ability to effectively communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
Ability to use a computer, modern office methods and equipment
Ability to work cooperatively with persons at all levels in the organization and render support services when needed
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion with sensitive or confidential issues and/or personnel matters

Minimum Qualifications

Essential Functions and Duties:

Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements including balance sheets and cash flow.
Ensures the reconciliation of BREC cash accounts.
Post accounting journals to general ledgers daily and corrects any coding or date errors
Assist with the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts (other than cash) for all funds.
Manages and oversees collection of receivables.
Works with internal and external auditors during annual external audit and periodic internal audits.
Identify and research control gaps, irregularities and errors; recommends corrective actions and suggest improvement.
Attend staff or other management meetings and provide suggestions to accounting related issues.
Examine routine accounting documents and check for accuracy of entries to include cash receipts, bank entries, and reimbursements.
May assist with budget preparation.

Secondary Job Duties:

Cross trains and substitutes as Senior Accountant.
May assign, review and coordinate the work of other account clerks.
Prepares special reports for Auditors and Finance Director.
Other duties as assigned.

Other Qualifications

Full time, minimum 8 hours a day, 5 days a week; occasional overtime; one hour lunch break daily, other breaks as needed.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official BREC online application or it will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for this vacancy. Complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement.

An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen and physical.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email [email protected] or call (225) 273-6430.

Benefits

2026 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

HEALTH INSURANCE: BREC provides comprehensive medical coverage through Louisiana Blue formerly BCBSLA, including HMO, PPO, and Blue Saver (Qualified High-Deductible Health Savings Account) options. Coverage becomes effective on the first day of the month following a two-month waiting period. Employee cost per month for HMO: $175.43 – employee only; $597.45 – employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $962.52–family. Employee cost per month for PPO: $375.23– employee only;$975.50– employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $1,492.70 – family. Employee cost per month for Blue Saver: $39.08 – employee only; $162.68 – employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $290.49 – family. In addition to medical coverage, BREC offers voluntary insurance options, including Dental and Vision.

LIFE INSURANCE: All full-time employees are insured under a Group Term Life Insurance policy provided by Lincoln Financial. Coverage is subject to reduction at ages 65 and 70. There is no cost to the employee; however, coverage associated with salaries exceeding $50,000 is subject to imputed income in accordance with IRS regulations. Coverage is effective immediately upon eligibility.

RETIREMENT SYSTEM: BREC contributes 38.22% of each employee’s salary to the City-Parish Employees’ Retirement System. Employees contribute 9.5% of salary. All retirement contributions are tax-deferred. Employee contributions are maintained in individual accounts and are refunded if an employee leaves BREC prior to retirement eligibility. After 25 years of service, employees may be eligible for additional benefits through the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP). BREC also offers a Supplemental Retirement Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions, available through convenient payroll deductions.

HOLIDAYS: BREC employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year.

SICK LEAVE: BREC employees accumulate sick leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 30 days of continuous employment.

ANNUAL LEAVE: BREC employees earn annual leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increased based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 90 days of continuous employment.

FULL-TIME STATUS: Upon completion of a six-month probationary periods and approval of supervisor, full-time status will be achieved.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS: BREC full-time employees can take advantage of a generous discount. Some restrictions may apply. See the discount policy for more details.

EAP: BREC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Lucet. They EAP helps employees and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems.

CREDIT UNION: BREC employees are eligible to join the City Federal Credit Union and/or Pelican State Credit Union and enlist in payroll deduction plan. Direct deposit to the Credit Union is also available.

FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS: BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after October 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven.

LA START: This 529 Qualified Tuition savings plan may be open on behalf of a named Beneficiary by anyone, including legal entities, provided that the Account Owner or the Beneficiary is a resident of Louisiana. Account Owners may save at their own pace, in amounts they can afford.

FSA: BREC offers an FSA that allows employees to contribute a portion of their regular earnings before taxes. Distributions from the account must be used to reimburse the employee for qualified expenses related to medical and dental services.

SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS: BREC offers voluntary benefits through AFLAC or Colonial Life. Those benefits include accident insurance, critical care, hospital indemnity, life, LTD and STD.

BREC reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.

*Commissioned Approved Benefits Effective January 1, 2026*

Supplemental Questions

Have your graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor degree?

Do you have 2 year's related-work in the field of professional accounting, auditing or financial management? if yes, please explain below.

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: BREC Recreation And Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge
Address: 6201 Florida Blvd.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70806
Phone: (225) 273-6430
Website: http://www.brec.org