Accountant Supervisor 2
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Accountant Supervisor 2
Salary
$4,694.00 - $9,211.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
217408
Department
LA Used Motor Vehicle Commission
Opening Date
02/06/2026
Closing Date
2/12/2026 11:59 PM Central
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About this Job
The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission is created for the purpose of developing and advancing the independent used motor vehicle industry, promoting and stimulating its businesses, and encouraging fair business practices to strive for fair competition. Further, the commission understands its role in representing the consumers of used motor vehicles and seeks to protect their interests by strengthening the relationship between dealers and consumers, assisting in dispute resolution, maintaining education programs to promote industry standards, and assisting the office of motor vehicles in the enforcement of its laws related to used motor vehicle transactions.
About this position:
The Accountant Supervisor 2 will serve as Lead Financial Officer for the Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission (LUMVC), reporting to the Board of Commissioners, Executive Director, and other executive staff, as well as serving as a member of the Leadership Team. The Accountant Supervisor 2 directs the fiscal functions and management of the LUMVC's budget, payroll, is responsible for the financial books and records of the agency, including preparation of periodic financial statements, for annual audit conducted in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and to the extent applicable, Government Auditing Standards, and other required reporting. The Accountant Supervisor 2 will also be responsible for collaborating with senior management to establish standards and best practices that support the agency's strategic growth plan, as well as managing the overall financial reporting of the agency. This includes developing budgets and timely, accurate monthly financial statements, analyzing budget variances, and developing recommendations for improvements.
The Accountant Supervisor 2 will lead accounting staff members and increase department accuracy and efficiency. Accountant Supervisor 2 will delegate, supervise, and participate in accounting department tasks, oversee the recording, tracking, and reporting of financial information, hire, train, and motivate accounting staff members, develop and implement department controls and procedures, and ensure that the department operates efficiently without sacrificing accuracy. Responsible for performing effective risk management and planning the organization's financial strategy. It is a very important and complex role since an organization can only survive if it actively investigates and safeguards its finances. Prepare reliable current and forecasting reports. Also, must be well-versed in all aspects of financial management, ranging from simple accounting to broad investment and banking operations
Minimum Qualifications
Six 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 three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR
A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus three 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 three 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 two years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license plus one year of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking.
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 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=159610) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
This position exists to assist the Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission in the licensing of used motor vehicle dealers and the investigation of consumer complaints involving the sale of used motor vehicles. This is accomplished by ensuring that revenues in the form of licensing fees, as well as other revenues, are received and expenditures are made in accordance with the laws, regulations, and policies that govern the agency.
This position applies accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices to solve problems for which no clear precedent exists and performs work that is of an advanced level of responsibility due to the nature or magnitude of the work. Responsibilities extend beyond accounting system maintenance to the solution of more complex problems. This position works with commission staff as a member of the team, proactively communicating to accomplish department and agency goals. The following job duties are completed under the supervision of the Executive Director.
Prepares and analyzes financial statements and other advanced-level financial reports required by outside organizations, to follow state and federal laws and regulations, and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Supervises a mix of professional and paraprofessional fiscal positions in the collection and handling of all funds due to the agency
Prepares and supervises preparation of employee and contractor compensation in accordance with appropriate Federal and Louisiana Department of State Civil Service rules and regulations, up to and including reconciliation and preparation of W-2's and 1099's. Prepares and processes payroll.
Oversees payment through the payroll system and manages and verifies that direct deposit of paychecks is made promptly. Maintains payroll records in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Trains and evaluates a mix of professional and paraprofessional accounting department personnel in day-to-day operations for the achievement of department and agency goals. Supervises the electronic transfer of funds for agency expenditures.
Assesses financial operations and makes recommendations to the Executive Director and Commissioners in accordance with best practices.
Projects accounting data to show the effects of proposed financial planning. Develops, maintains, and monitors internal control policies and procedures for the approval of the Executive Director and the Commission.
Responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and training of personnel on accounting and timekeeping programs. Develops accounting techniques and compiles accounting policies and procedures for approval by Executive Director and Commission.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule:Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
Compensation: This position has a special entrance rate of $30.35 per hour; $2428 biweekly
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
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.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Derek Parnell
LOUISIANA USED MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION
225-925-3870
info@lumvc.louisiana.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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Do you have a current certified public accountant (CPA) license?
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No
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Do you possess a bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting? Include course number, title, credit hours earned, and institution attended. Ex. ACCT 1001 Intro to Accounting 3hrs - LSU
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. Do you have six or more years of full-time experience as an accountant, including experience in a governmental environment, and two years in a supervisory capacity, or five years' experience and with an Advanced Degree or CPA?
Yes
No
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Please detail your accounting experience, including experience in a government environment.
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Describe your experience managing others. Include the employer and department name, your job title(s), the number of staff you supervised, and whether the staff were accounting or other staff.
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Explain your experience working with financial accounting software packages. Be specific regarding the tasks you performed, and the reports/queries generated. When and where did this experience occur? If you do not have this @type of experience, @type "N/A".
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Describe your budget preparation experience, including your specific role in the process and software used. Clearly identify whether the experience is public or private sector. Where and when did this experience occur? If you do not have budget preparation experience, @type "N/A".
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Describe your experience preparing, interpreting, and analyzing accounting results to indicate trends and make recommendations. When and where did the experience occur? If you do not have such experience, @type "N/ A "
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