ACCOUNTANT 1-4

Accountant 1-4

The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Accountant 1-4 to join the Deepwater Horizon Project (DWH) Accounting section of CPRA's Financial Services Division. The incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of professional accounting duties, including financial reporting, project and grant reconciliations, budget and expenditure tracking, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and regulations, and other fiscal operations that support the agency's daily business functions.

Job Duties:

• Monitor, research, and reconcile project budgets and expenditures.
• Review invoices, process budget documents, and prepare journal vouchers for assigned projects.
• Prepare expenditure reports to ensure compliance with budgetary guidelines and program regulations.
• Maintain grant billing records for DWH projects in LaGov, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timeliness of funds receipt and classification.
• Collaborate with project managers on cost status and advise on allowable charges.
• Prepare data for financial reporting using LaGov and Excel, including annual NRDA cost reporting through the NOAA DIVER portal and updates to sponsors, Executive Management, and project staff.
• Assist in internal and external audits by gathering supporting documentation.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, and professional development trainings to maintain current knowledge of federal guidelines, state regulations, and industry best practices.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience with LaGov ERP (Finance modules).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload while collaborating with a team.
• Acute attention to detail, accuracy, and precision.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment*

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Accountant 1, Accountant 2, Accountant 3, or Accountant 4 depending on level of experience.

Office Location: 150 Terrace Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Compensation: The maximum salary for the Accountant 4 is $110,531 annually.

There are special bi-weekly entrance rates established for this position:

Accountant 1 $ 1,730.40

Accountant 2 $ 1,851.20

Accountant 3 $ 2,120.00

Accountant 4 $ 2,428.00

* If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may later be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.

Official transcripts will be required upon hire.