AUDITOR ASSISTANT (CLASS CODE 0425)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking municipal agency where you can kickstart your career in financial and operational audits. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to engage with various municipal agencies, ensuring transparency and efficiency in operations. As part of a dedicated team, you'll be responsible for conducting audits that play a crucial role in the city's financial integrity. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and a valid driver's license, ready to contribute to the community's well-being. If you're passionate about public service and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with accounting coursework required.
• Valid driver's license and automobile required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial and operational audits of municipal agencies.
• Perform related work as required in auditing processes.

Skills

Financial Audits

Operational Audits

Accounting Principles

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in another field with accounting coursework

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.

BACKGROUND CHECK: The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant’s criminal history. 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, as specified on this announcement. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement.

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.

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 (as defined in Article X, Section 10(2) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana), disabled veterans, certain spouses and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form which can be obtained in this office.

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.

ACCREDITED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES: An accredited college or university is an institution that is accredited as a college or university by an organization that is recognized by the USDE (United States Department of Education).