Accountant I (Sewerage & Water Board) (Class Code 0421)

City of New Orleans • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

This is entry-level professional accounting work for the Sewerage and Water Board. The Accountant I examines, analyzes, and interprets accounting and financial records; assists with preparing and maintaining more difficult and complex accounting records; and performs related work as required.

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university, or a bachelor's degree in another field and at least 24 semester hours in accounting. Credit is given only for accounting semester hours listed on a college transcript with an accounting course prefix. Prior to appointment, the hiring agency verifies the education claimed for qualification. Selected applicants must provide original qualifying documents before their start date. Some positions require use of an automobile; applicants should indicate whether they have a valid driver's license and/or an automobile.

The position is filled through an original entrance examination consisting of a written exam weighted 100%. Domicile requirements are currently waived for applying. Sewerage and Water Board employees covered by the stated residency waiver remain exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment. The announcement also notes general City of New Orleans employment conditions, including possible background investigation, substance-abuse screening, medical examination or screening, and verification of claimed credentials and employment eligibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university, or a bachelor's degree in another field with at least 24 semester hours in accounting.
• Accounting credit must be listed on the college transcript with an accounting course prefix.
• Provide original qualifying credential documents to the hiring agency before the start date if selected.
• Some positions require use of an automobile; applicants should specify whether they have a valid driver's license and/or an automobile.

Responsibilities

• Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting and financial records.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining more difficult and complex accounting records.
• Perform related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level