AUDITOR ASSISTANT (CLASS CODE 0425)

New Orleans, Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in New Orleans is seeking a detail-oriented individual for entry-level financial and operational audits. This role involves conducting audits of municipal agencies and ensuring compliance with established guidelines. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field, along with a valid driver's license and an automobile. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial integrity of the community while adhering to strict ethical standards. If you're looking to start your career in public service and make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field with accounting coursework required.
• Valid driver's license and automobile for job use.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial and operational audits of municipal agencies.
• Conduct interviews and background checks as part of the hiring process.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in another field with accounting courses

Job description

Responsible beginning level work in the performance of financial and operational audits of municipal agencies; and related work as required.

1. A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university OR a Bachelor's Degree in another field with at least fifteen (15) semester hours of accounting and nine (9) additional hours in any combination of economics, accounting, management, or another business related course from an accredited college or university.
2. A valid driver's license. Applicants must have an automobile for use in this position.

Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

A written exam weighted 100%. Applicants with a valid passing exam score for Accountant I are exempted from this exam. This is an original entrance examination.

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CREED, CULTURE, OR ANCESTRY.

BACKGROUND CHECK: The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

APPLICATIONS: Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified.

WORKING TEST PERIOD: Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING: The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Candidates for employment for certain positions where the health, welfare and/or safety of the public, co-workers and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening.

A MEDICAL EXAMINATION is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to ACTIVE classifications, and may be required for re-employment, promotions and/or transfers.

GOOD MORAL CHARACTER is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his/her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory as determined by the Department of City Civil Service.

IMPORTANT: Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: On original entrance examinations, veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form.

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA (GED) must be issued by a state Department of Education, or an institution recognized by a state Department of Education.