NEOGOV · 1 day ago
ACCOUNTANT 1
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$3,345/mo - $6,566/mo
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Accountant 1 for the Port of New Orleans, where the mission is to drive economic prosperity throughout the tri-parish jurisdiction. The role involves overseeing financial integrity by managing expense reports, ensuring compliance, and assisting with financial recordkeeping and reporting.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Review and analyze invoices approved for payment for proper recording under Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Board policy. Prepares positive pay file for processed checks for upload to the bank and reviews the daily bank exception report for processing. Prepares wire and ACH templates for processing for electronic payments
Review and analyze bi-weekly payroll for proper recording including the allocation of payroll cost to capital projects and operating grants. Review processing for proper withholdings including pension, taxes, benefits, etc. and incompliance with payroll laws and Board policies. Maintain knowledge of payroll laws and regulations as they continue to evolve. Maintains cash management records in congruence with the month end payroll accrual
Maintains and coordinate Harbor Police Detail Fund by performing the following procedures: Manages the billing process and ensures information and computations are billed accurately and timely; reviews the payments and reconciles to the vendors' statements; makes necessary follow-ups on the outstanding account; reviews and confirms the detailed payment for police officer and ensures the timely disbursement; communicates and coordinates with the third party billing accountants or auditors, police officer, and management personnel to provide information and technical assistance needed to resolve problems. Analyses detail hours to ensure there are no conflicts with Board working hours
Compiles data and prepares required monthly reports for the management. Prepares the monthly financial statements in conformity with generally acceptable accounting principles (GAAP). Included in the development of the monthly financial statements are the preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers and preparation of financial reports related to expenses
Maintains and review the Board's vendor accounts to make sure that they are updated with latest W-9 forms to determine if they are in compliance with IRS rules and regulations. Responsible for the preparation and filing of the following IRS forms: 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC and 1096 and handles all IRS correspondence
Prepare monthly and year-end closing procedures, review and analyze accounting transactions, audits accuracy of data and conduct sub-ledger account reconciliation
Assist in the coordination and preparation of the Board's annual audit of financial statements by external auditors through preparation of audit work documents and reports and research and analysis of accounting records and transactions. This also includes in the participation in the annual physical inventory of store inventories
Participate in the development of new accounting techniques in the design and implementation of accounting subsystems by working closely with the Board's IT and process improvement departments. Leads the implementation of new expense software and workflow systems within the accounting department
Other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in accounting
A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics
An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
Benefits
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life Insurance options
Long Term Disability Plan
State of Louisiana LASERS state pension program
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) with employer match
Paid Louisiana State Holidays; and paid Annual and Sick Leave
Wellness Center located in the Port Administration Building
Ship Shape Wellness Program
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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