Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

PNO-AP

At the Port of New Orleans, our mission is to drive economic prosperity throughout our tri-parish jurisdiction:
Jefferson, Orleans and St. Bernard. We collaborate with state and local partners to ensure that we can continue to be a vital link to the world for businesses and consumers throughout Louisiana and beyond.

The Accountant 1 supports the organization’s financial integrity by overseeing expense reports and incurred costs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and proper documentation. This role assists with financial recordkeeping and reporting while identifying trends and making recommendations that promote cost‑efficiency and responsible use of resources.

The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, sound analytical skills, and a foundational understanding of accounting principles. They will be organized, dependable, and capable of exercising good judgment while collaborating effectively with internal partners to support efficient financial operations.

If you’re ready to make an impact, apply today to join the Port of New Orleans Team!

• Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR
• Six years of full‑time experience in any field plus twenty‑four semester hours in accounting; OR
• A bachelor’s degree with twenty‑four semester hours in accounting; OR
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics; OR
• An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR
• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full‑time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours, which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Review and analyze invoices approved for payment for proper recording under Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Board policy. Prepare positive pay file for processed checks for upload to the bank and review the daily bank exception report for processing. Prepare 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 with holdings including pension, taxes, benefits, etc. and compliance 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.
  
  Analyzes 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…