ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST 1, 2 OR TECHNICIAN
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ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST 1, 2 OR TECHNICIAN
Salary
$2,387.00 - $4,089.00 Monthly
Location
Hammond, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
62/7250/AS1-TCH/04.08.26-AS
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
District 62- Hammond
Opening Date
04/08/2026
Closing Date
4/15/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
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About this Job
Section 62/ HAMMOND DISTRICT
62/7250/AS1-TCH/4.8.26-AS
Applicants with experience in Inventory control, payroll, purchasing and accounts payable encourage to apply
At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.
About This Position:
The position utilizes knowledge of DOTD procurement and accounting policies in compliance with state and federal guidelines to accurately document accounting activities, participate in required training and continuing education, and adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and DOTD policies and procedures.
The incumbent must be self-motivated, able to work independently with minimal supervision, and exercise strong judgment and initiative in non-routine situations.
While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside\LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt\Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx
Minimum Qualifications
One year of experience or training in accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, or financial operations or computations.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience.
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=136950) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Processes and enters vendor invoices daily, ensuring accurate coding, proper documentation, and compliance with budget allocations and district policies by auditing expenditures and reconciling invoices with purchase orders and goods receipts.
Manages payment processing using ECC and SRM systems, monitors inventory postings, resolves discrepancies with staff, and prepares finalized documentation for submission to Financial Services.
Ensures accurate timekeeping and payroll processing by verifying hours, coding, and leave data; generates reports, corrects errors through adjustments, and maintains compliance with records retention policies.
Conducts district-wide payroll audits, resolves discrepancies, tracks and reports errors, coordinates approvals, and serves as a liaison with vendors and internal/external stakeholders.
Position Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a as Accounting Specialist 1, 2, or Accounting Technician depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
Compensation : Below is the starting hourly rate and premium pay amount for each level.
Accounting Specialist 1 -$ 1,101.60/ bi-weekly
Accounting Specialist 2 -$ 1,178.40/ bi-weekly
Accounting Technician -$1,348.80 / bi-weekly
Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification and job concepts for each level.
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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Varretta Spears
Admin Program Manager 3
985-375-0106
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any @type.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp
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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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
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If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
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To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please @type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
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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
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