ACCOUNTANT 1/2/3/4

Accountant 1/2/3/4
Office of Management and Finance
Location: East Baton Rouge Parish


Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone.
TheAccountant 1/2/3/4 will be working with a unique mix of Federal Funds, Statutory Dedicated Funds, General Funds Fees and Self-generated funds, match eligible and match non-eligible expenditures

The Office of Management and Finance (OMF) oversees the agency’s fiscal operations, budgeting, procurement and contracts, human resources, and other key administrative functions. We provide the internal support and oversight needed to ensure efficient, accountable, and transparent agency operations. OMF does not deliver direct services to the public.Three 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; OR

A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting; OR

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics; OR

An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics; 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.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Details:

• Monitors and manages program financial data using state systems; analyzes revenues and expenditures, ensures proper coding, and makes corrections as needed. Prepares financial reports, forecasts funding needs, and collaborates with program staff on financial status.
• Prepares biweekly or as-needed revenue requests for CMIA compliance and submits to the Revenue Section. Produces quarterly and annual reports and processes required submissions through G5, RSA, and PMS.
• Ensures compliance with GASB and other standards; works with auditors, OSRAP, and other agencies to resolve issues and maintain accurate reporting.
• Assists in establishing reporting structures for new programs within the state accounting system in coordination with financial leadership.
• Supports special projects including cost allocation, AFR preparation, bank reconciliations, impress checks, policy development, and other assigned duties.

Position Specific Details:
Location: Baton Rouge, La

Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty

Career Progression Group: Accountant 1, Accountant 2, Accountant 3, or Accountant 4

Please click on the links below to learn more about each job level:
Accountant 1
Accountant 2
Accountant 3
Accountant 4


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 applications 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). ResumesWILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.


For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Kedrick Kennedy
kedrick.kennedy@la.gov


Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency that serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.