Accounting Specialist 1

Classified and Wage Opportunity

Cashier's Office

Agency Tracking #:	MSU01182013C99343
Positions Available:	1
Deadline to Apply:	01/28/2013 by 11:59 p.m.
Job Vacancy:	Probational/Original/Promotional-All Classified
Hourly Salary:	$9.49

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Three years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, statistical, or other numerical computation duties.

SUBSTITUTIONS:
Completion of single proprietorship, partnership, and corporation accounting and practice sets in a recognized business school or technical institute may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

College training may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours, to include three semester hours of accounting, for one year of experience.

An Associate Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university will substitute for all of the required experience.

An Associate Degree in Accounting Technology from a Louisiana Technical College may be substituted for all of the required experience. This program has been accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.

Completion of Computerized Accounting Training at Southeast Louisiana Area Health Education Center (formerly offered at Southeastern Louisiana University) through Job Training Partnership Act which includes single proprietorship, partnership, and corporation accounting practice sets will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Completion of Computerized Accounting Training at a technical institute through Job Training Partnership Act which includes single proprietorship and partnership accounting practice sets will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Completion of an Accounting Technician program of at least twelve months duration approved by the Department of Civil Service from a business school or technical institute may be substituted for one year of the required experience. All training must have been resident study.

NOTE:
It will not be necessary to provide an official job description (SF-3), or to provide percentages of time performing the qualifying duties in order to be credited with the experience.

NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

This position is in Administrative Accounting/Cashier's Office. This position is non-exempt under FLSA.

The successful candiate must have excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and customer service skills. Excellent attendance and computer skills are a top priority.

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 9242 Accounting Paraprofessional Test in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered. Applicants without a current test score can apply to take the test here.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Application Status’ link after logging into their account.

For additional information contact:
McNeese State University
Human Resources, Smith Hall Room 108
337-475-5362 bmalbrough@mcneese.edu

McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.

McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment.

McNeese State University is a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. An executive session pursuant to La. Rev. Stat. 42:6.1(A) may be required.

Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Equal Opportunity Office: Voice: (337) 475-5428; TDD/TTY, Hearing Impaired: (337) 562-4227; Fax: (337) 475-5960; or cdo@mcneese.edu.

If you do not have internet access, please submit a current completed State Civil Service Application form to:

US Mail: Job Posting, Human Resources, McNeese State University, Box 91615, Lake Charles, LA 70609.
In Person: McNeese State University, Human Resources, Smith Hall Room 108.
Direct Contact: 337-475-5362 bmalbrough@mcneese.edu.

An application form can be obtained in Human Resources at McNeese State University, Smith Hall Room 108. Please indicate the job title and agency tracking number on your application. Please note that faxed applications are not accepted.