Accountant 1, 2, 3 or 4 (Administration)
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Accountant 1, 2, 3 or 4 (Administration)
Salary
$3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
DCE-OAD-2025-215719-MFR
Department
DCE-Department of Conservation and Energy
Division
Office of Administration
Opening Date
12/15/2025
Closing Date
12/23/2025 11:59 PM Central
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About this Job
Office of Administration - Fiscal & Budget
The Office of Administration (OAD) supports the effective operation of the Department by managing accounting, budget control, procurement, contract management, strategic planning and personnel management. The Office ensures fiscal responsibility, workforce development, regulatory compliance and modernization of administrative systems to enhance operational efficiency and transparency.
OAD delivers financial management, HR, IT, procurement, and strategic planning across the department, ensuring that technical offices can focus on their regulatory work. It manages the Natural Resources Trust Authority (NRTA), which oversees financial assurance and bonding programs for site restoration, orphan wells, and environmental liabilities.
This Accountant 1, 2, 3, or 4 position performs duties complex in nature, requiring advanced knowledge of accounting principles, governmental budgeting, fiscal policy, financial reporting, and analytical techniques. The incumbent must independently apply a variety of managerial, communication, budgetary, and analytical skills to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. Work requires strong proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel, as well as experience working in LaGov statewide systems.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.
Job Duties and Other Information
This Accountant 1, 2, 3, or 4 position is located within the Fiscal & Budget Division of the Office of Administration and is domiciled in Baton Rouge, LA. This position reports to the Accountant Manager 3. Independent judgment and decision-making are required with minimal direction from the Accountant Manager 3. The incumbent may be required to work overtime during peak periods. This position is responsible for all fiscal activities related to the Capital Area Groundwater Conservation District (CAGCD), as well as major departmental fiscal functions supporting the overall operations of C&E.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Serves as the primary fiscal point of contact for the Capital Area Groundwater Conservation District.
Develops monthly budget projections, analyzes spending trends, and prepares the annual operating budget for CAGCD.
Prepares monthly salary and expenditure projections and monitors spending patterns to ensure compliance with state requirements.
Reviews, analyzes, and authorizes requests for purchases of goods and services, including contract requests, purchase orders, and payment authorization forms.
Monitors cash balances, revenue collections, and expenses for CAGCD; ensures timely deposit of pumpage and permit fee payments.
Plays a key role in the preparation and compilation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), including preparation of fund statements, notes, and required supplemental information.
Assists with the preparation of the department's Indirect Cost Proposal, including collection and analysis of financial and personnel data.
Assists with and/or prepares the annual agency budget request, including narratives, schedules, and supporting documentation.
Analyzes and assists with budget projections for the entire Department of Conservation and Energy, monitoring revenue, expenditures, and budget authority.
Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as assigned by the Accountant Manager 3, Budget Administrator, Deputy Undersecretary, and/or Undersecretary.
POSITION-SPECIFIC DETAILS:
Appointment Type: Probational
Career Progression: This position does participate in a Career Progression Group. (Accountant 1, 2, 3 or 4)
Work Schedule:Work hours are flexible.
Compensation: A Special Entrance Rate (SER) is offered to qualified applicants. The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Title/Level
Accountant 1
Accountant 2 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=139350)
Accountant 3
Accountant 4 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=171400)
Pay Level
AS-614
AS-615
AS-617
AS-619
SER Hourly Range
$21.63 - $37.88
$23.14 - $40.53
$26.50 - $46.41
$30.35 - $53.14
SER Monthly Range
$3,749.20- $6,566
$4,010.93 - $7,025
$4,59.33 - $8,044
$5,260.67 - $9,211
SER Annual Range
$44,990.40 - $78,790
$48,131.20 - $84,302
$55,120 - $96,533
$63,128 - $110,531
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 scoreis 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 the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Human Resources
Department of Conservation & Energy
PO Box 94396
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396
Email: DCE-Recruiting@la.gov
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave- Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\Retirement\System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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If you have twenty-four semester hours in accounting from an accredited institution indicate the course titles, semester hours earned, and the institution. (Ex. ACCT 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 hrs - LSU) If you do not enter N/A.
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If you have a current certified public accountant (CPA) certificate list the certificate number, issue date, and expiration date. If you do not enter N/A.
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Phone
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