Accountant 1-2 (CPG)
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Accountant 1-2 (CPG)
Salary
$3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly
Location
New Orleans, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
220164
Department
Orleans Levee District
Opening Date
04/20/2026
Closing Date
5/22/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
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About this Job
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to ensure the physical, operational and financial integrity of the regional flood risk management system, in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
This position is responsible for the processing of the payroll and payroll related benefits of The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority- East(SLFPA-E).It is responsible for handling various tasks of the payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance while providing support to staff and management. It also involves maintaining and optimizing the efficiency of the payroll system. This position reports to the Accountant Supervisor 2. The incumbent in this position performs fiscal management and accounting functions.
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority- East has a combined budget of $65 million and encompasses several funds, expenditure @types and income sources. Properties and facilities include 192 miles of floodwall, 252 floodgates, and 11 pumping stations. The accounting system tracks expenditures across 8 dimensions including Fund, Department, Function, Activity, Grant, Project, and Location, and Equipment @type. This cost accounting system adds orders of magnitude of sophistication and maintenance requirements. In addition, the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority -East is funded by the 3 underlying levee districts which require the administration of an intercompany billing system related to shared costs.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrating Accountability:The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
Displaying Professionalism:The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.
Working with Financial Information:The ability to interpret financial data, manage financial approvals, and ensure compliance to support informed decisions and promote transparency.
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:
Process the bi-weekly payroll for all the departments within the Flood Protection Authority, the Orleans Levee District, the East Jefferson Levee District, and Lake Borgne Levee District, along with the two police departments from the Orleans Levee District and East Jefferson Levee District in the ADP payroll system.
Responsible for updating the payroll system (ADP) or coordinating with the Human Resources department adjustments to employees, including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, tax withholdings, direct deposit information, and leave balances.
Responsible for the processing of the bi-weekly police details for the Orleans Levee District and East Jefferson Levee District officers in the Paychex payroll system.
Responsible for updating the payroll system (Paychex) as needed with officers' adjustments by adding new detail officers and payment adjustments before processing the invoice.
Train operating and administrative department staff on time and attendance entry guidelines and assist them with any related issues. Provide support for time and attendance inputs when necessary.
Perform monthly reconciliations of amounts withheld for LASERS and amount due from employer. Compile required monthly contribution reports and submission to LASERS after supervisor approval.
Prepare monthly reconciliations for liabilities owed to MetLife for dental, vision, life, critical illness, and accident insurance policies. Review monthly bill. Prepare payment request and submission to Accountant Manager 2 to process payment.
Coordinates with Legal and HR departments to establish payroll withholdings for garnishments. Calculates the garnishment amount and deduction order of garnishments
Assist management in preparing financial data for the monthly Finance Committee meeting agenda, ensuring accuracy and completeness of the analysis.
Analyze current and past payroll and benefit data, providing input and recommendations to the Accountant Manager 2 regarding personnel services budgetary needs.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational - up to 24 months
Career Progression: This position does participate in a Career Progression Group.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualification and experience.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) is an emergency-oriented agency. Part of the SLFPA-E's mission is to protect the residents of the east-bank of Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard and the east-bank of Orleans from tidal surge, wind-driven water and river flooding. In emergencies during Mississippi River flooding and Hurricane/ Tropical storm events, the incumbent will be on call and must report for duty if required and remain on duty in such situations until released from duty by the Appointing Authority.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order tobe 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:
Monique M. Cook
SE LA Flood Protection Authority-East
mcook@floodauthority.org
504-286-3153
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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DA: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance?
I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback.
I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations.
I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally.
I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability.
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DA: Demonstrating Accountability - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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DPf: Displaying Professionalism - How well do you meet expectations for workplace behavior, communication, and responsibility, especially when under pressure?
I miss deadlines, act unprofessionally, or avoid responsibility for my actions or workplace expectations.
I meet basic standards for work quality, behavior, and communication when given occasional reminders or support.
I meet expectations, follow policies, and communicate respectfully and clearly-even in difficult situations.
I model professionalism and ethics, adapt under pressure, and build trust through consistent and responsible behavior.
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DPf: Displaying Professionalism - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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WFI: Working with Financial Information - How do you use financial information to support your work and ensure accuracy and compliance?
I struggle to understand or apply financial data, rules, or processes, which may cause delays or errors.
I can interpret basic financial data, but I may need help to ensure accuracy, compliance, or informed decisions.
I accurately interpret financial data, apply policies, ensure compliance, and prepare transparent reports.
I anticipate risks, interpret complex financial data, and align financial decisions with compliance and strategic priorities.
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WFI: Working with Financial Information - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
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