ACCOUNTANT 1
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ACCOUNTANT 1
Salary
$3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly
Location
New Orleans, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
PNO-916-010726-AP
Department
Port of New Orleans Port Commission
Opening Date
01/07/2026
Closing Date
1/21/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
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About this Job
PNO-916-010726-AP
At the Port of New Orleans, our mission is to drive economic prosperity throughout our tri-parish jurisdiction: Jefferson, Orleans and St. Bernard. We collaborate with state and local partners to ensure that we can continue to be a vital link to the world for businesses and consumers throughout Louisiana and beyond.
The Accountant 1 supports the organization's financial integrity by overseeing expense reports and incurred costs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and proper documentation. This role assists with financial recordkeeping and reporting while identifying trends and making recommendations that promote cost-efficiency and responsible use of resources.
The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, sound analytical skills, and a foundational understanding of accounting principles. They will be organized, dependable, and capable of exercising good judgment while collaborating effectively with internal partners to support efficient financial operations.
If you're ready to make an impact, apply today to join the Port of New Orleans Team!
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in accounting; OR
A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting; OR
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics; OR
An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Review and analyze invoices approved for payment for proper record i ng under Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Board policy. Prepares positive pay file for processed checks for upload to the bank and reviews the daily bank exception report for processing. Prepares wire and ACH templates for processing for electronic payments.
Review and analyze bi-weekly payroll for proper recording including the allocation of payroll cost to capital projects and operating grants. Review processing for proper withholdings including pension, taxes, benefits, etc. and incompliance with payroll laws and Board policies. Maintain knowledge of payroll laws and regulations as they continue to evolve. Maintains cash management records in congruence with the month end payroll accrual.
Maintains and coordinate Harbor Police Detail Fund by performing the following procedures: Manages the billing process and ensures information and computations are billed accurately and timely; reviews the payments and reconciles to the vendors' statements; makes necessary follow-ups on the outstanding account; reviews and confirms the detailed payment for police officer and ensures the timely disbursement; communicates and coordinates with the third party billing accountants or auditors, police officer, and management personnel to provide information and technical assistance needed to resolve problems. Analyses detail hours to ensure there are no conflicts with Board working hours.
Compiles data and prepares required monthly reports for the management. Prepares the monthly financial statements in conformity with generally acceptable accounting principles (GAAP). Included in the development of the monthly financial statements are the preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers and preparation of financial reports related to expenses.
Maintains and review the Board's vendor accounts to make sure that they are updated with latest W-9 forms to determine if they are in compliance with IRS rules and regulations. Responsible for the preparation and filing of the following IRS forms: 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC and 1096 and handles all IRS correspondence.
Prepare monthly and year-end closing procedures, review and analyze accounting transactions, audits accuracy of data and conduct sub-ledger account reconciliation.
Assist in the coordination and preparation of the Board's annual audit of financial statements by external auditors through preparation of audit work documents and reports and research and analysis of accounting records and transactions. This also includes in the participation in the annual physical inventory of store inventories.
Participate in the development of new accounting techniques in the design and implementation of accounting subsystems by working closely with the Board's IT and process improvement departments. Leads the implementation of new expense software and workflow systems within the accounting department.
Other duties as needed.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Work Schedule: The position currently consists of working a forty (40) hour work week (Monday-Friday).
Port NOLA offers competitive benefits that prioritize safety, health and wellness for our employees. Employees have access to the following benefits:
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life Insurance options
Long Term Disability Plan
State of Louisiana LASERS state pension program
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) with employer match
Paid Louisiana State Holidays; and paid Annual and Sick Leave
Wellness Center located in the Port Administration Building
Ship Shape Wellness Program
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis 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.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Ashanti Perkins
Port of New Orleans / Human Resources
P.O. Box 60046
New Orleans, LA 70160
504-528-3274
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave- Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
*** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the @type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\Retirement\System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Have you included ALL of your work experience on your application? If not, please return to the "Work Experience" section to complete your application.
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Are you currently employed by the Port of New Orleans?
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Have you completed twenty-four semester hours in accounting from a regionally accredited college or university?
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If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please @type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered 'no,' @type N/A. Example: ACCT 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 hrs - LSU NOTE: Failure to list all specific courses may result in your application being considered incomplete.
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