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Accountant 1 - 2

Salary

$3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly

Location

Metairie, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

210666

Department

LDH-Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority

Opening Date

07/16/2025

Closing Date

7/26/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

At JPHSA, we are committed to providing quality behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and primary care services and supports. Make a difference in the community and join our team today.

The Accountant (Contracts Accountant) is responsible for the management of daily operation of accounting activities of the contracts section of the JPHSA Finance Operations Division under the direction of the Contracts/Grants Reviewer Supervisor. The incumbent applies General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and procedures to ensure appropriate fiscal management of contract processing and monitoring, and accuracy of contract payments and documentation of cash receipts. The Accountant maintains up-to­ date excel spreadsheets and provides accurate information specific to the accounting functions performed. He/ she uses policies and procedures to maintain a GAAP-compliant system of internal controls.

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 foundhere.

Job Duties and Other Information

As an Accountant 1 - 2, you will,

+ Receive contract documents from Contract/Grants Reviewers and Contract/Grants Reviewer Supervisor.

+ Verifies all necessary documentation is submitted with the contract, including backgroundchecks,W-9s,copies of licenses, etc. in accordance with the JPHSA Procurement Plan. Performs an audit function ensuring compliance of contracts in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements and JPHSA policies and procedures.

+ Resolves contract issues by working with Division/Department Directors, the Contract/Grants Reviewer and Contract/Grants Reviewer Supervisor.

+ Provides procedural assistance and consultation for preparation of contracts to staff outside Finance Operations.

+ Prepares Funding Verification forms for contracts.

+ Tracks the contract approval process and verifies all required JPHSA/JeffCare approvals are received.

+ Creates Purchase Authorizations for contracts in Microsoft Dynamics GP, as needed.

+ Enters new contracts into Project Accounting module of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

+ Monitors contract budgets by reviewing invoices for payment and ensuring all costs claimed are allowable, and verifying all documentation is attached and mathematical calculations are correct. Ensures contracts payments are issued in accordance with the contract terms.

+ Processes contract invoices for payment according to contract payment terms. Records contract payment to budget control spreadsheets via Microsoft Excel.

+ Processes Flexible Family Fund payments monthly (by the 30th), obtains verification and approval from the relevant Division Directors, uploads invoice data files into Microsoft Dynamics GP, and loads funding to individual debit cards.

+ Ensures Contractor direct deposit bank account information is accurately captured and entered into Microsoft Dynamics GP.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position does participate in a Career Progression Group and can be filled as an Accountant 1 or 2.

Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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

[email protected]

504-838-5426

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's Day,

+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

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):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

Do you possess 24 semester hours in accounting from an accredited college or university?

+ Yes

+ No

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

03

Do you have a current certified public accountant (CPA) certificate?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the license number, issue date, and expiration date. If no, please type N/A.

Required Question

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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