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Entry-level professional accounting work in examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting and financial records and assisting in the preparation and maintenance of more difficult and complex accounting records; and related work as required.
Either a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university or a Bachelor's Degree in another field with at least twenty-four (24) semester hours in Accounting. Credit will only be given for semester hours listed on college transcript with an accounting course prefix. Note : Some positions require the use of an automobile. Applicants should specify on their application if they have a valid driver's license and / or an automobile. Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.
A written exam weighted 100%. Applicants with a valid passing exam score for Auditor Assistant are exempted from this exam. This is an original entrance examination. Applicants for this position may also want to consider applying for Auditor Assistant.
The City of New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to Shana Parker at (504) 658-3516 or TTY / Voice at (504) 586-4475 or (504) 658-4020.
The City of New Orleans brings many great benefits. Want work-life balance? We offer 14 paid holidays in 2025, 13 paid vacation days per year, and 13 paid sick days per year. You can roll an unlimited number of unused sick days and up to 45 unused vacation days to the next year. We pay you for unused vacation and sick days when you leave City government. Depending on your job, your department may also offer remote work, flexible schedules, and / or shift work. We offer 12 weeks of paid time off for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or fostered child. This is in addition to your sick and vacation leave. Full-time employees with one year of service qualify for this program. We offer healthcare plans as low as $60.31 biweekly for individual employees. Our plan covers medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision. Hate going to the doctor's office? It also includes access to telemedicine. Plan members can also opt to cover their children, spouses, and same or opposite sex registered domestic partners. We also offer a Flexible Spending Account that can reduce taxes for employees by allowing for pre-tax contributions for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. A completely free $25,000 life insurance policy is also available for all full-time employees. The City of New Orleans is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Depending on your job you can participate in one of several pension systems and enjoy this great benefit. You can also participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan (457b) which allows you to defer up to $23,500 of your pretax income each year to supplement your retirement savings. We offer competitive pay including pay increases based on the length of your employment. We also offer special pays for educational advancement, professional certifications, and specialized work assignments. Our Employee Growth and Development Division offers free courses in over 50 topics including Leadership, Personal Finance, Conflict Management, Excel, Managing Stress, and Business Writing. Employees who work during declared emergencies receive extra pay. Employees who can't work due to emergency related workplace closures continue to receive their normal pay. We need you! Make an impact on our community through your work in City government!
Accountant • New Orleans, LA, US