ACCOUNTANT 1 - 3
Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5265109)
Apply
?
ACCOUNTANT 1 - 3
Salary
$3,749.20 - $6,566.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
CPRA-218604
Department
GOV-Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
Opening Date
03/10/2026
Closing Date
3/24/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
About this Job
This position serves as an Accountant 1-3 in the Traditional Accounting section of the Executive Division of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA). The incumbent performs a variety of professional accounting duties, including financial analysis, reconciliations, and supports overall fiscal operations, as well as monitors and reconciles the travel budget.
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
Job Duties:
Monitor and reconcile multi-source funded project expenditures, ensure regulatory compliance, oversee billing and revenue reporting, collaborate with project managers on budgets, and prepare financial reports using LaGov and Excel
Audit and reconcile invoices to purchase orders, process and document payments in LaGov and RIMS, generate status reports for leadership, resolve vendor payment issues, and enhance accounting procedures to improve efficiency and ensure compliance with GAAP and state/federal regulations
Oversee and forecast agency-wide travel budget, serve as primary contact for PPM49 and State Travel policy compliance, audit and reconcile employee travel reimbursements, and develop guidance materials to ensure adherence to statewide and agency travel procedures
Participate in meetings, conferences, and professional development trainings to maintain current knowledge of federal guidelines, state regulations, and industry best practices
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Accountant 1, Accountant 2, or Accountant 3, depending on level of experience.
Office Location: 150 Terrace Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Compensation: The maximum salary for the Accountant 3 is $96,533 annually.
There are special bi-weekly entrance rates established for this position:
Accountant 1 $1,730.40
Accountant 2 $1,851.20
Accountant 3 $2,120.00
Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service testscore is required 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.
Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions, you may contact:
Rachel Dunbar, Human Resources Supervisor
P.O. Box 44027
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
CPRA.HumanResources@la.gov
Louisiana is a State as Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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
01
Have you completed twenty-four (24) semester hours in accounting?
Yes
No
02
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please @type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered "no", @type N/A (Example: Acct 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 hrs - LSU)
03
Do you possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license?
Yes
No
04
Do you possess a bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following fields: accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics?
Yes
No
05
Please list the major as it is listed on your completed transcript. If you answered "No," please @type "N/A".
Required Question
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
Apply
Please verify your email addressVerify Email
