Job Details
Salary : $44,886.40 Annually
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Full Time Non-Exempt
Job Number: AF2024
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 06/21/2024
Closing Date: 6/28/2024 4:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
General Summary
The Accountant is responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting information by researching account issues for compliance and by establishing quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting. Work involves maintaining financial records, analyzing accounts and other routine accounting documents. May assign, coordinate and direct the work of other account clerks and assists with accounts receivable. Performs independent judgment in accordance with established policies and procedures, rules and regulations.
Requirements and Job Specifications
Education Required: Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university. Preferred: Master's degree from an accredited College or university.
Area of Study (major) Required: Accounting or closely related field with a minimum of 24 semester hours accounting course work. Preferred: Accounting.
Certification(s) Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or working on exam passage.
License(s) Required: Valid LA Driver's License
Years Relevant Work Experience: 2 year's related-work in the field of professional accounting, auditing or financial management. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Preferred: 5 or more years related experience.
Other Job Specifications:
- Knowledge of all accounting principles, practices & procedures and journal entry preparation
- Understanding of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Knowledge of account coding, bank reconciliations & data entry
- Thorough knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, procedures and process governing the receipt, custody, and expenditures of governmental monies
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Team-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Solid analytical skills with a thoughtful and open-minded approach to problem solving
- Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel, etc.
- Highly motivated with the ability to multi-task and remain organized in a fast-paced environment
- Work with internal and external audits to ensure compliance
- Ability to apply accounting principles to fiscal and accounting record maintenance
- Ability to effectively communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
- Ability to use a computer, modern office methods and equipment
- Ability to work cooperatively with persons at all levels in the organization and render support services when needed
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion with sensitive or confidential issues and/or personnel matters
Functions and Duties Essential Functions and Duties:- Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements including balance sheets and cash flow.
- Ensures the reconciliation of BREC cash accounts.
- Post accounting journals to general ledgers daily and corrects any coding or date errors
- Assist with the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts (other than cash) for all funds.
- Manages and oversees collection of receivables.
- Works with internal and external auditors during annual external audit and periodic internal audits.
- Identify and research control gaps, irregularities and errors; recommends corrective actions and suggest improvement.
- Attend staff or other management meetings and provide suggestions to accounting related issues.
- Examine routine accounting documents and check for accuracy of entries to include cash receipts, bank entries, and reimbursements.
- May assist with budget preparation.
Secondary Job Duties:- Cross trains and substitutes as Senior Accountant.
- May assign, review and coordinate the work of other account clerks.
- Prepares special reports for Auditors and Finance Director.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Information Full time, minimum 8 hours a day, 5 days a week; occasional overtime; one hour lunch break daily, other breaks as needed.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. If you do not complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, or etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy. An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen and physical. If you have any questions or concerns, please email ...@brec.org
or call (225) ###-####.2024 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITSHEALTH INSURANCE: Comprehensive medical benefits including HMO, PPO, and Blue Saver (Qualified High Deductible High Savings Account) and options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is effective the first of the month, following two months of employment, a (2 month waiting period). Employee cost per month for HMO: $175.43 - employee only; $597.45 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $962.52 - family. Employee cost per month for PPO: $375.23 - employee only; $975.50 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent 162.68.57 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $290.49 - family. BREC also offers voluntary insurance plans: Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Cancer/Critical Care, Long and Short-term Disability, Term and Whole Life).
LIFE INSURANCE: All full-time employees are insured under a Group Term-Life Insurance policy through Equitable Life Insurance Company a subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is subject to decrease at age 65 and 70. There is no cost to the employee except for salaries more than $50,000 which are subject to the imputed income clause under the IRS regulations. Coverage is effective immediately.
RETIREMENT SYSTEM: BREC contributions to the City-Parish Employees' Retirement System for each employee amount to 40.32% of salary. Employees contribute at the rate of 9.5%. Retirement contributions are tax deferred. Personal contributions are kept on account and refunded if employees leave BREC before their retirement. Additional benefit opportunities are available after 25 years through the DROP program. BREC also offers a Supplemental Retirement DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN through payroll deduction.
HOLIDAYS: BREC employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE: BREC employees accumulate sick leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 30 days of continuous employment.
ANNUAL LEAVE: BREC employees earn annual leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increased based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 90 days of continuous employment.
FULL-TIME STATUS: Upon completion of a six-month probationary periods and approval of supervisor, full-time status will be achieved.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS: BREC full-time employees can take advantage of a generous discount. Some restrictions may apply. See the discount policy for more details.
EAP: BREC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Hidalgo Health Associates. They EAP helps employees and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems.
CREDIT UNION: BREC employees are eligible to join the City Federal Credit Union and/or Pelican State Credit Union and enlist in payroll deduction plan. Direct deposit to the Credit Union is also available.
FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS: BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after October 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven.
LA START: This 529 Qualified Tuition savings plan may be open on behalf of a named Beneficiary by anyone, including legal entities, provided that the Account Owner or the Beneficiary is a resident of Louisiana. Account Owners may save at their own pace, in amounts they can afford.
FSA: BREC offers an FSA that allows employees to contribute a portion of their regular earnings before taxes. Distributions from the account must be used to reimburse the employee for qualified expenses related to medical and dental services.
SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS: BREC offers voluntary benefits through AFLAC or Colonial Life. Those benefits include accident insurance, critical care, life, LTD and STD.
BREC reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.
*Commissioned Approved Benefits Effective January 1, 2024*01
Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?
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Do you have a bachelor's degree, or higher, in Accounting, Finance or closely related field of study?
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Do you have at least 2 years related-work in the field of professional accounting, auditing or financial management? if yes, please explain below.
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Do you have any financial or closely related certifications?
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Have you ever volunteered for BREC? Yes or No. If so, in what capacity and what location?
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