Accountant 1-2

About This JobOUR MISSIONOur mission is to ensure the physical and operational integrity of the regional flood risk management system in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state, and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction. About This PositionThe Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority- East has a combined budget of $55 million and encompasses a number of funds, expenditure types and income sources.

Properties and facilities include 192 miles of floodwalls, 252 floodgates, 8 complex structures and 3 permanent canal closure pump stations. The accounting system tracks expenditures across 8 dimensions including Fund, Department, Function, Activity, Grant, Project, Location, and Equipment type. This cost accounting system adds orders of magnitude of sophistication and maintenance requirements. In addition, the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority -East is funded by the 3 underlying levee districts which require the administration of an intercompany billing system related to shared costs.

The types of revenues received include ad valorem taxes, investment income, oil and gas royalties, federal and state grants (currently 4), state revenue sharing, and other miscellaneous revenues, such as rents, commissions and fees. The management of income received from these revenue sources is handled through the accounting system. The expenditures and related responsibilities include payroll and related benefits processing, payroll deductions and contributions remittances, travel, contract services, materials and supplies, professional services, equipment, construction contracts for major maintenance and capital improvements. An Ideal Candidate Should Possess The Following Competencies: Accepting Direction:

The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command. Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change. Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization. Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws. Influencing Others:

The ability to have an intentional effect on aligning stakeholder opinions and behaviors with the goals of the organization. Learning Actively: The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals. Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards. Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion. Working with Financial Information: The ability to use financial data to guide, drive, and convey the financial standing and/or outlook of an organization.

Minimum QualificationsThree years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; ORSix years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in accounting; ORA bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting; ORA bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics; ORAn advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics; ORPossession 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 SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties:

Job Duties and Other InformationProcess the bi-weekly payroll for all the departments within the Flood Protection Authority, the Orleans Levee District, the East Jefferson Levee District, and Lake Borgne Levee District, along with the two police departments from the Orleans Levee District and East Jefferson Levee District in the ADP payroll system. Responsible for updating the payroll system (ADP) or coordinating with the Human Resources department adjustments to employees, including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, tax withholdings, direct deposit information, and leave balances.

Prepares and processes payroll liabilities such as Federal and State taxes, retirement reports, and other employee directed deductions, including police detail departments. Assist management in preparing financial data for the monthly Finance Committee meeting agenda, ensuring accuracy and completeness of the analysis. Calculates and prepares bi-weekly invoicing of security details worked by police officers to various organizations and agencies. Follows up on outstanding payments due and researches and resolves discrepancies in amounts received. NOTE: The incumbent may be required to work remote during emergency events (high tide, hurricanes, etc. ) as needed. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: ProbationalCareer Progression:

This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as a Accountant 1 or 2. Work Schedule: This is a full-time position (40-hour work week); it offers a work schedule of four 10-hour days, Monday - Thursday. Compensation: Full-time employees are eligible for a compressive benefits package, including participation in the state’s retirement plan, health insurance, agency-paid short-term disability coverage, paid holidays, and paid annual and sick leave. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score or assessment 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. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact:

Shannon WestSoutheast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-Eastswest@floodauthority. org(504) 286-3132Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 leaveMore information can be found at https: //www. civilservice. louisiana. gov/Parental-Leave/Default. aspxHolidays 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 GovernorState 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 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 others01Do you have a current certified public accountant (CPA) certificate?YesNo02Do you possess twenty-four semester hours in accounting? Include course number, title, credit hours earned, and institution attended. Ex. ACCT 1001 Intro to Accounting 3hrs - LSU03CE: Rate your ability to communicate effectively based on our definition: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable communicating effectively2= I have limited experience or require assistance to communicate effectively3= I can communicate effectively4= I can communicate effectively and help others improve their communication04CE:

Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 05DPf: Rate your ability to display professionalism based on our definition: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization. 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable displaying professionalism2= I have limited experience or require assistance to display professionalism3= I can display professionalism4= I can display professionalism and help others improve their ability to display professionalism06DPf: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 07LA:

Rate your ability to learn actively based on our definition: The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals. 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable learning actively2= I have limited experience or require assistance to learn actively3= I can learn actively4= I can learn actively and help others improve their ability to learn actively08LA: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 09MAJ: Rate your ability to make accurate judgments based on our definition:

The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards. 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable making accurate judgments2= I have limited experience or require assistance to make accurate judgments3= I can make accurate judgments4= I can make accurate judgments and help others improve their ability to make accurate judgments10MAJ: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 11TCr: Rate your ability to think critically based on our definition:

The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion. 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable thinking critically2= I have limited experience or require assistance to think critically3= I can think critically4= I can think critically and help others improve their ability to think critically12TCr: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 13WFI: Rate your ability to work with financial information based on our definition: The ability to use financial data to guide, drive, and convey the financial standing and/or outlook of an organization.

1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable working with financial information2= I have limited experience or require assistance to work with financial information3= I can work with financial information4= I can work with financial information and help others improve their ability to work with financial information14WFI: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. Required Question