Accounting Specialist

City of Thibodaux • Thibodaux, LA

2d • $18 - $23

About The Position

The City of Thibodaux is accepting applications for the position of Accounting Specialist for the Finance Department. Application will be accepted until Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:00 (noon). Qualified applicants will be notified by email of the date, time and location of the written test for this position. Please monitor your email address for a response and notification if you qualify to test for this position. Interviews (oral test) will also be announced at a later date. The purpose of this position is to provide clerical and administrative support in the Finance Department offices; assist various employees with daily, monthly and/or yearly tasks. This is accomplished by effectively handling responsibilities and tasks as assigned by the Director of Finance; assisting the Finance Director, Assistant Finance Director, and Payroll Specialist. Other duties may include working in other offices and training within the Finance Department. Performs all other duties assigned.

Requirements

• Selective Certification
• Required experience in accounting related to the duties and responsibilities mentioned above and aspects of the Accounting Specialist Job Description
• Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with a two year associate's degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.
• Over one (1) year and including three (3) years experience
• Valid driver's license required

Nice To Haves

• Customer Service experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Effectively handling responsibilities and tasks as assigned by the Director of Finance
• Assisting the Finance Director, Assistant Finance Director, and Payroll Specialist
• Working in other offices and training within the Finance Department
• Performing all other duties assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree