Accounting Specialist

The City of Thibodaux is accepting applications for the position of Accounting Specialist for the Finance Department.  Application will be accepted until Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:00 (noon). Qualified applicants will be notified by email of the date, time and location of the written test for this position. Please monitor your email address for a response and notification if you qualify to test for this position. Interviews (oral test) will also be announced at a later date. 

The purpose of this position is to provide clerical and administrative support in the Finance Department offices; assist various employees with daily, monthly and/or yearly tasks.

This is accomplished by effectively handling responsibilities and tasks as assigned by the Director of Finance; assisting the Finance Director, Assistant Finance Director, and Payroll Specialist. Other duties may include working in other offices and training within the Finance Department. Performs all other duties assigned. 

 REQUIREMENTS:

Selective Certification; Required experience in accounting related to the duties and responsibilities mentioned above and aspects of the Accounting Specialist Job Description.

Formal Education : Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with a two year associate's degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.

Experience:  Over one (1) year and including three (3) years.

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Other Requirements: Customer Service experience preferred, and valid driver's license required.

This position is pay grade 615 (Minimum $ 17.70  Midpoint   $23.01)

For a complete job description of the Accounting Specialist click here: Accounting Specialist Job Description 2024