Accountant III

Lafayette Consolidated Government

Job Location:

Lafayette, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

** COMMUNICATION REGARDING TEST INFORMATION WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL **

PURPOSE AND NATURE OF WORK

Classification is comprised of positions in the Department of Finance and Management whose purpose is to ensure timely and quality accounting records and financial statements with more independence and at a higher level of responsibility than that of an Accountant I or II. Positions of the class perform accounting work requiring knowledge of the theory and practice of recording classifying examining and analyzing fiscal transactions and the preparation of financial statements in addition to the interpretation of the general ledger subsidiary ledgers and reports submitted by others. Positions work under the general direction of the Chief Accountant or Financial Operations Supervisor will act as lead workers and may supervise Accountant I Accountant II or Accounting Specialist positions depending on area of assignment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in accounting or a related field and considerable accounting experience involved in the preparation or evaluation of accounting and statistical reports including experience in utility accounting prescribed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Certification as a Public Accountant in the State of Louisiana.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATION

Certification as a Public Accountant in the State of Louisiana is required.

TYPE OF EXAMINATION

Examination will be a rating of education and experience through a structured interview.

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: FIRST 10 RECEIVED BY FRIDAY JANUARY 9 2026 NOON!!

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Accountant III

** COMMUNICATION REGARDING TEST INFORMATION WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL **

** COMMUNICATION REGARDING TEST INFORMATION WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL **PURPOSE AND NATURE OF WORKClassification is comprised of positions in the Department of Finance and Management whose purpose is to ensure timely and quality accounting records and financial statements with more independence and at ...