Accountant/Auditor

Assumption Parish Police Jury; Indiana; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits after probation

Job summary

Assumption Parish Police Jury is seeking an Accountant/Auditor for full-time work in Napoleonville, LA. The role focuses on preparing the Federal Programs budget, overseeing the parish budget, fixed asset tracking, and fiscal reporting for grants and programs.

The position requires a college degree in accounting or related field and strong Excel skills, with experience in government accounting preferred. Full benefits after a 60-day probation period and occasional after-hours during audits are

Qualifications

• Excel proficiency required.
• Ability to multi-task daily.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Federal Programs budget and oversee parish budget.
• Maintain fixed asset listings and asset disposal tracking.
• Provide fiscal reporting for grants and federal programs.
• Record data in journals and ledgers for various programs.
• Interact with monitors and auditors one-on-one.
• Prepare parish records for annual audit; may require extra hours during audit season.

Skills

Excel

Multi-tasking

Education

College degree in Accounting/Business

Job description

Title

Accountant/Auditor

Employer

Assumption Parish Police Jury

Job Details

Full-time employment

Location: Napoleonville, LA

Responsibilities

• be responsible for preparation of the Federal Programs budget and oversight and compilation of the entire parish budget.
• maintenance of the fixed asset listing consisting of tracking all purchases of assets and disposal of assets.
• fiscal reporting for grants and federal programs.
• compile and record data in journals and ledgers of various federal, state and parish programs.
• one-on-one interaction with program monitors and auditors.
• preparation of all parish records/documents necessary for the annual financial audit which can result in working hours outside of the normal workday during the audit period of January through June.
• available during natural disasters to assist the OHSEP Director in civil defense and hazardous matter activities.
• Police Jury meeting attendance on an irregular basis as needed.

Position Qualifications

• College degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Business Management preferred but five (5) years of work experience in governmental or general accounting is a necessity.
• Applicant must be proficient in excel with the ability to multi-task on a daily basis.

Salary

Contingent upon education and/or experience. Range set between $50,000 - $65,000.

Benefits

• Full benefits available after 60-day probationary period.

Application Deadline

The deadline for submission is Friday, August 28, 2026 at noon.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Assumption Parish Police Jury is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TDD Available 1-800-846-5277

Contact

Resumes should be submitted to Kim M. Torres, Secretary-Treasurer, Assumption Parish Police Jury, P. O. Box 520, Napoleonville, LA 70390, [e-mail]

Publish

Bayou Journal, August 13, 20 & 27, 2026

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