Accountant in Shreveport, Louisiana

Accountant

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Accountant

Salary

$60,000.00 – $85,000.00 Annually

Location

Shreveport, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

199499

Department

Caddo Levee District

Opening Date

09/03/2024

Closing Date

9/30/2024 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

Supplemental Information

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:

Caddo Levee District

Penny Adams

[email protected]

Minimum Qualifications

Position Requirements and Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar field

• Purchasing training/certifications and MBA are preferred but not required

• Minimum of five years of accounting experience

• Strong financial acumen and knowledge of accounting principles.

• Proficiency with accounting software, including Quickbooks.

• Ability to prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements.

• Skill in performing financial forecasting and budgeting.

• Experience with Governmental Accounting.

• Knowledge of financial accounting principles and practices.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Examples of Work

Duties

• Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Manage and reconcile accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely and accurate payments and collections.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including ledgers and journals.

• Perform financial forecasting and budgeting to assist in financial planning and decision-making.

• Utilize accounting software, such as Quickbooks, to manage and analyze financial data and payroll.

• Analyze financial statements and identify areas for cost savings and improvement.

• Provide financial information and advice to management and other stakeholders.

• Comply with relevant financial regulations and laws, including those related to Governmental Accounting.

• Assist with the preparation of taxs and other financial documents.

• Collaborate with other accounting and finance professionals to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

• Manage purchasing activites.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

Agency

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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