Job Description

St Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office








Department: Accounting/Finance


Reports To: Accounting Supervisor


FLSA Status: Non-Exempt


Prepared Date: 11/17/2025


Salary: $45,784.00 - $55,893.00





SUMMARY- This is an entry level professional accountant position responsible for compiling and


verifying existing data, communicating with others to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner and


performing general accounting tasks.





ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include the following as they apply to


assigned areas of responsibility. Also provide periodic backup to other finance positions, assist with


special projects and other duties that may be assigned.




Demonstrate a basic understanding of accounting and financial reporting, general ledger structure,


and the transactions performed in an accounting system.




Demonstrate awareness of professional accounting standards and regulations of governing bodies, and


obtain basic understanding of guidance specific to areas of assigned responsibilities.




Demonstrate basic understanding of internal controls, obtain a working knowledge of Agency policies


and be able to recognize potential compliance issues to be communicated to supervisor.




Demonstrate a basic proficiency with common information systems environment (hardware, software


and networks) and obtain working knowledge of Agency systems used to perform assigned tasks.




Apply basic accounting principles to appropriately verify and post routine transactions, investigate


variances, identify corrective action when required and prepare journal entries with supporting


documentation.




Prepare accurate, timely and complete internal and external reports, which may include billings, tax


forms and other reports as required.




Review information prepared by self or others to verify accuracy, review for reasonableness and proper


documentation.




Reconcile sub-ledgers to general ledger and perform other account reconciliations and analysis to


substantiate and document balances of non-complex accounts.





Establish a good working relationship with other departments, vendors or others as applicable for


assigned duties and be able to effectively communicate, answer inquiries and resolve issues in area of


responsibility.




Follow Agency guidelines for the preparation and safe keeping of agency records for audit and other


compliance needs and adherence with Agency's record's retention policy.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The


individual is responsible for implementing and achieving results through own actions rather than


others. This position may require training of others informally or as a Field Training Officer.





QUALIFICATIONS - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be a detail oriented


individual and able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are


representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be


made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.





EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - Graduation from an accredited college or university with a


bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration is preferred. Applicant


must be proficient in Microsoft Excel.





CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS - Valid Louisiana Motor Vehicle Operator's


License; proof of residency of St. Tammany Parish (voter's registration card); birth certificate; Social


Security Card.





LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to present information and respond to questions from employees of


the organization, auditors and others. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial data, legal


documents, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and


small group situations to management and other employees of the Agency. Must be proficient in the


English Language.


MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest,


and percentages.


REASONING ABILITY- Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of


instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts,


and draw valid conclusions.





PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must


be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable


accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential


functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use


hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is


occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required


by this job include close vision.


WORK ENVIRONMENT - The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet, with


frequent interruptions and multiple demands. The work environment characteristics described here


are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this


job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the


essential functions.


TRAVEL - This position is primarily based in one location (Slidell), but occasional travel to other


sites within St Tammany Parish will be required.


SUMMATION - Duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work


that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the


position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does


not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change


by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.