Professional Accountant Port Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $4,099.00 - $8,044.00 Monthly
Location : New Orleans, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: PNO-947-070226-LR
Department: Port of New Orleans Port Commission
Opening Date: 07/02/2026
Closing Date: 7/15/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
PNO-947-070226-LR
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.
Port NOLA seeks a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant 3 to support the organization's financial planning, accounting, and reporting functions. This role is responsible for developing and monitoring the annual budget, managing inventory accounting and reconciliations, preparing accurate financial reports, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and GASB standards. The ideal candidate will collaborate across departments to analyze financial performance, support the annual external audit, improve accounting processes, and provide strategic financial insights that support sound business decisions. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential, along with a commitment to accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
We're looking for a financial professional who thrives on analysis, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you you're ready to make an impact, apply today to join the Port!
Minimum Qualifications
Five 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 plus two years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR
A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus two years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics plus two years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR
An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics plus one year of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
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.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:

• Lead Financial Planning & Budget Management: Develop and manage the annual budget and financial plan, perform revenue forecasting and cost analysis, monitor monthly financial performance, analyze budget variances, and provide strategic financial recommendations to support organizational goals.
• Oversee Accounting, Inventory & Financial Reporting: Manage the inventory accounting process, reconcile inventory and bank accounts, prepare journal entries, support month-end and year-end close activities, and ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and GASB standards.
• Support Audits & Drive Process Improvement: Coordinate annual external audits by preparing work papers and supporting documentation, conduct accounting research and analysis, and contribute to the development and implementation of improved accounting processes, controls, and financial practices.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Accountant 3
Work Schedule: The position consists on working a forty (40) hour work week (Monday - Friday)
Port NOLA offers competitive benefits that prioritize safety, health and wellness for our employees. Employees have access to the following benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance options
• Long Term Disability Plan
• State of Louisiana LASERS state pension program
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) with employer match
• Paid Louisiana State Holidays and paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Wellness Center located in the Port Administration Building
• Ship Shape Wellness Program

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Lynetta Robinson
Port of New Orleans / Human Resources
P.O. Box 60046
New Orleans, LA 70160
(504) 528-3226
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

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Have you included "ALL" of your work experience on your application? If not, please return to the "Work Experience" section to complete your application.

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Are you a current employee of the Port of New Orleans?

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• No

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Do you have a current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license?

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• No

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If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please enter your license number, issue date, and expiration date below. If you answered 'No', please enter N/A.
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Have you completed twenty-four (24) semester hours in accounting from an accredited college or university?
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If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university below. If you answered 'No', please enter N/A.Example: Acct 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 hrs - LSU
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