Accountant ; CPG

OUR MISSION

The Lakefront Management Authority manages, controls, regulates, operates, and maintains any non-flood protection facility or improvement asset or function within a levee district within the jurisdiction of a flood protection authority.

This position serves the accounts payable accountant for the agency.

• Four 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 plus one year of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR
• A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus one year of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics plus one year of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; 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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Issues all inter-department purchase orders prior to any purchase being made and maintains the open purchase order listing.
• Verify bills and other payment requests contain the proper documentation and comply with relevant contracts, policies, etc., as applicable.
• Reviews account coding of bills and purchase orders and resolves any discrepancies with the appropriate department managers.
• Reconciles intra-company due-to/due-from accounts, daily, to confirm the accounts are in balance.
• Maintain GL records including, but not limited to: funds drawn, funds disbursed, issuance of refunds, and classify expenditures as to their nature.
• Handle the issuing and maintenance of the Project Codes spreadsheet while working with the Director of Operations and Airport Director.
• Assists Accountant Manager with month-end and year-end closing processes including, but not limited to - balancing of cash accounts, due to and due from, preparation of budget to actual reports by fund.
• Participates in various audits by gathering documents related to program areas, preparing various schedules, providing information and assistance as needed.
• Assists Accountant Supervisor with fiscal year-end tasks including, but not limited to reviewing GL, preparing required journal entries, and reviewing financial statements.
• Maintain and organize all financial records according to the Records Retention Schedule.

Appointment Type:Probational - up to 24 months

Career Progression:This position does participate in a Career Progression Group.

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.

Keljuane Brownfield
Lakefront Management Authority