ACCOUNTANT 1, 2, 3
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ACCOUNTANT 1, 2, 3
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
OFSS 050826 MDM
Department
Division of Administration
Division
Office of Finance and Support Services
Opening Date
05/08/2026
Closing Date
5/22/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
About this Job
The Division of Administration/Office of Finance and Support Services has a vacancy. The position is located in the Cash Management Section.
The Office of Finance and Support Services provides comprehensive accounting services, including financial reporting, analysis, budget development and preparation for the Division of Administration and various offices and agencies within the executive Department. The services provided by OFSS involve a range of agency responsibilities for implementing financial operational policies and procedures, preparing and monitoring all budget functions and providing monthly and annual financial statements to ensure accurate and timely financial services. The work is performed in compliance with state, federal, grant specific and office rules, policies, and procedures and are reviewed on the basis of results, reports and outside Independent audit, both federal and state.
The Division of Administration is the state government's management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following:
-Overseeing the state's capital construction program
-Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
-Development of the state budget
-Providing technology services
-Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
-Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes
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. (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=160180)
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
The positions serve as an Accountant providing accounts receivable, billing, and cash management to various agencies. The duties and responsibilities of the positions require the following activities of the incumbent:
-Exercises cash and revenue management for assigned agencies.
-Establishes and maintains files, schedules, and subsidiary financial records to document transactions and support the annual, monthly, and weekly financial records.
-Prepares cash management documents that support the fiscal reporting of the annual financial report for numerous agencies serviced by the Office of Finance and Support Services.
-Responsible for the collection and maintenance of accounts receivable for statewide services provided by the client agencies.
-Researches and compiles financial data for aged accounts receivable for use by management personnel for payment and resolving complex problems.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee. A permanent status employee may be required to serve a new probationary period in lieu of promotion.
Career Progressions:This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as an Accountant 1, 2, or 3.
Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions, including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments, and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
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.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. A criminal history check may be conducted on employees changing positions, including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments, and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system.
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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Danielle Martin
HR Analyst
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
email:Danielle.Martin@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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Do you possess 24 semester hours in accounting from a regionally accredited college?
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 have a current certified public accountant (CPA) certificate?
Yes
No
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the license number, issue date, and expiration date. If no, please @type N/A.
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Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
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