Accountant/Auditor

Assumptionla; Louisiana, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits after probation

Job summary

The Assumption Parish Police Jury is seeking an Accountant/Auditor for the Administrative Office in Napoleonville. This full-time role handles Federal Programs budgets, parish budgeting, and fixed-asset tracking.

Ideal candidate has a college degree in accounting or related field and at least five years' governmental or general accounting experience with strong Excel skills; overtime may occur during audit season.

Qualifications

• College degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Business Management preferred, but five years of governmental or general accounting experience is required.
• Proficient in Excel with the ability to multi-task daily.
• Experience with federal, state and parish budgeting and audits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Federal Programs budgets and oversee parish budgeting.
• Maintain fixed asset listing and track purchases and disposals.
• Handle fiscal reporting for grants and federal programs.
• Record data in journals and ledgers across federal, state and parish programs.
• Prepare parish records for annual financial audit; overtime may be required Jan–Jun.
• Be available during disasters to assist the OHSEP Director; attend Police Jury meetings as needed.

Skills

Excel

Data entry

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Business Management

Job description

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The Assumption Parish Police Jury is now seeking applications for the position of ACCOUNTANT/AUDITOR within the Administrative Office in Napoleonville. The position to be filled is for full-time employment. The ACCOUNTANT/AUDITOR will be responsible for preparation of the Federal Programs budget and oversight and compilation of the entire parish budget. The position is also responsible for maintenance of the fixed asset listing consisting of tracking all purchases of assets and disposal of assets. Position is responsible for all fiscal reporting for grants and federal programs.

Position requires sufficient skills to compile and record data in journals and ledgers of various federal, state and parish programs. Position requires one-on-one interaction with program monitors and auditors. Position requires 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.

Position must be available during natural disasters to assist the OHSEP Director in civil defense and hazardous matter activities. Position requires 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. Full benefits available after 60-day probationary period.

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

Publish: Bayou Journal, August 13, 20 & 27, 2026