Posting number: CPRA- 224857
Department: GOV-Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
Job classification: ACCOUNTANT 1
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Accounting and Finance, Natural Resources, Wetlands
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The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Accountant 1-4 to join the Deepwater Horizon Project (DWH) Accounting section of CPRA’s Financial Services Division. The incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of professional accounting duties, including financial reporting, project and grant reconciliations, budget and expenditure tracking, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and regulations, and other fiscal operations that support the agency’s daily business functions.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
Job Duties:
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment*
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Accountant 1, Accountant 2, Accountant 3, or Accountant 4 depending on level of experience.
Office Location: 150 Terrace Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Compensation: The maximum salary for the Accountant 4 is $110,531 annually.
There are special bi-weekly entrance rates established for this position:
Accountant 1 $1,730.40
Accountant 2 $1,851.20
Accountant 3 $2,120.00
Accountant 4 $2,428.00
*If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may later be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.
Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required 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.
Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
Contact Information:
If you have any questions, you may contact:
Rachel Dunbar, Human Resources Supervisor
P.O. Box 44027
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
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