Staff Accountant

The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the financial operations of the newly incorporated City of St. George, Louisiana. This role will assist in a wide range of accounting and administrative tasks and will also help backfill other functions within the finance department as needed. The Staff Accountant will play an important role in supporting city services, including issuing occupational licenses and handling day-to-day financial operations in coordination with the IBTS finance team.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Support

Prepare and post journal entries; maintain accurate general ledger records.
• Assist with bank and account reconciliations, month-end closings, and year-end audit preparation.
• Track expenditures, revenues, and assist with budget reporting and data entry.
• Other duties as assigned.

Occupational Licensing and Revenue Collection

• Process applications and renewals for occupational licenses, ensuring compliance with applicable local requirements.
• Respond to inquiries from businesses and the public regarding licensing, payments, and application status.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to licenses and related fees.

Grant and Program Tracking

• Assist in documenting and tracking financial transactions related to grant-funded activities.
• Maintain organized records and support compliance and reporting requirements under grant guidelines.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Help organize and maintain digital and physical files for invoices, financial transactions, and regulatory documents.
• Support internal audits and provide documentation as requested.
• Serve as a backup for other finance department functions, which may include receivables, payables, purchasing, or cashiering, during staff absences or peak periods.

Customer Service & Communication

• Interact with city staff, vendors, and community members in a professional and timely manner.
• Support efforts to improve financial services delivery and maintain high standards of accuracy and service.
• Performs other duties as required by the Program Director and/or Finance Director.

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. - OR - At least two (2) years of relevant accounting, bookkeeping, or finance-related experience may substitute for a degree.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial recordkeeping.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Tyler Munis) is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Must possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License at the time of hiring.

Key Skills/Competencies for this position

• Understanding of municipal budgeting and procurement processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Effective communication skills for working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Physical/Environmental Demands for this position, when such demands exist.

• May require occasional attendance at evening meetings

Personal Qualities

IBTS places a high value on certain personal traits that work toward creating a positive, supportive work environment, which is essential for working together and achieving success. We believe that the manner in which you achieve your results is equally important as the results themselves. The following are key personal traits essential for success in roles within our organization.

• Strategic/Innovative Thinking
• Professional and Effective Interpersonal Skills
• Delegation with Team Accountability
• Risk Evaluation/Management/Mitigation

Bring your passion, expertise, and experience to IBTS, where we appreciate and are committed to our employees. We offer outstanding benefits, growth opportunities, and work hard to maintain a culture that values our employees.

The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization established to provide unbiased professional building code compliance services, while enhancing the communities in which we work. At IBTS, our mission is to deliver quality services to meet the challenges of governance at all levels while enhancing public safety, economic development, and the general welfare of the community. Our services include Building and Community Development, Energy and Sustainability Services, Disaster Planning and Recovery, Quality Assurance, as well as Compliance and Risk Monitoring.

IBTS is headquartered in Ashburn, VA, with additional offices in Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC.

We are committed to building a community of experts with diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and perspectives who are passionate about our mission. IBTS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer that maintains a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation. This opportunity is open to Section S3 Residents. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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