Job Description
Entry-level professional accounting work in examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting and financial records and assisting in the preparation and maintenance of more difficult and complex accounting records; and related work as required.
EITHER: A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
OR: A Bachelor's Degree in another field with at least twenty-four (24) semester hours in Accounting. Credit will only be given for semester hours listed on college transcript with an accounting course prefix.
Note: Some positions require the use of an automobile. Applicants should specify on their application if they have a valid driver's license and/or an automobile.
A written exam weighted 100%. Applicants with a valid passing exam score for Auditor Assistant are exempted from this exam. This is an original entrance examination.
Minimum Requirements:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or another field with 24 semester hours in Accounting.
- Ability to pass a written exam.
Background Check: The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history.
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 will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening.
Good Moral Character: Good moral character is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if their character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory.
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 and certain spouses and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed.
Experience: Applicants will not receive credit for unpaid work unless specified on the job announcement.
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