About the Department

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JEFFERSON COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS.

This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in various Departments as they occur.

Position Duties

Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform accurate maintenance and financial reporting for assigned accounts, services, funds, and/or cost centers of the Parish. Employees in this classification are responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate recording and reporting of financial activities for an assigned area. Work areas include, but are not necessarily limited to, grants, fixed assets, budgets, general and subsidiary ledgers, debt service, special revenues, capital outlay, and the general fund. Incumbents ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards, generally accepted accounting principles, and approved policies and procedures. Responsible for ensuring fiscal compliance with all funding sources as assigned. Position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference.

For the current vacancy in Jefferson Community Action Programs, the Accountant II performs accurate maintenance and financial reporting for assigned accounts, services and funds for the community centers, community services, and Head Start Centers. This position works closely with the Director, Assistant Director, Administrative Management Specialist IV and Administrative Management Specialist III to maintain the organizational finance system in accordance with Federal and State regulations. Employee is responsible for the fiscal functions related to Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)/Community Services funding. This position will effectively track all funds received by the agency and process all accounts payable and receivable. The accountant will also ensure fiscal integrity and compliance with Performance Standards and OMB circulars through the implementation of sound internal controls and adherence with fiscal policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

I. Current employment with Jefferson Parish and permanent civil service status in the classification of Accountant I.

II. Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with at least eighteen (18) semester hours of Accounting coursework; plus, has a minimum of one (1) year of full-time, paid, work experience performing professional or paraprofessional accounting duties. (Proof of education is required in the form of a college transcript).

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.

Other Qualifications

(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.

POSTING NO. 1211-08R
DATE: 05/09/08
AMENDED: 08/01/14
RE-OPENED: 06/05/26

Benefits

: 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 1-877-677-3678.

Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc.
may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.

Supplemental Questions

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.

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 I.
I am a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status in a classification other than Accountant I.
I am a current Jefferson Parish employee without permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status.
I am not a current Jefferson Parish employee.

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
Doctor of Philosophy

How many semester hours of college coursework in Accounting have you completed?

None
Less than 6 semester hours
6 to less than 9 semester hours
9 to less than 12 semester hours
12 to less than 15 semester hours
15 to less than 18 semester hours
18 to less than 21 semester hours
21 to less than 24 semester hours
24 semester hours or more

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 [email protected].

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.

How many months and/or years of full-time, paid, work experience performing professional or paraprofessional accounting duties do you have?

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

Describe your work experience performing professional or paraprofessional accounting duties. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: Jefferson Parish
Address: 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3100

Gretna, Louisiana, 70053
Phone: 504-364-2730

504-736-6364
Website: http://www.jeffparish.gov/apply

ACCOUNTANT II (1211)