Accountant III

Lafayette Consolidated Government • Lafayette, LA

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About The Position

Classification is comprised of positions in the Department of Finance and Management, whose purpose is to ensure timely and quality accounting records and financial statements with more independence and at a higher level of responsibility than that of an Accountant I or II. Positions of the class perform accounting work requiring knowledge of the theory and practice of recording, classifying, examining, and analyzing fiscal transactions and the preparation of financial statements, in addition to the interpretation of the general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, and reports submitted by others. Positions work under the general direction of the Chief Accountant or Financial Operations Supervisor, will act as lead workers, and may supervise Accountant I, Accountant II, or Accounting Specialist positions, depending on area of assignment.

Requirements

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in accounting or a related field, and considerable accounting experience involved in the preparation or evaluation of accounting and statistical reports, including experience in utility accounting prescribed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Certification as a Public Accountant in the State of Louisiana is required.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Public Accountant in the State of Louisiana.

What This Job Offers

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