Accountant Administrator 5
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Accountant Administrator 5
Salary
$7,917.87 - $14,792.27 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
TRSL-05212026-ST
Department
Teachers' Retirement System of LA
Division
Accounting
Opening Date
05/21/2026
Closing Date
5/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
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About this Job
TRSL is seeking an experienced, motivated Chief Financial Officer (CFO)to lead by example and direct all accounting activities for the system with a cooperative, innovative and customer-oriented mindset. The CFO oversees 25 full-time classified positions divided into four sections, all of which are critical to achieving our mission in service to our membership:
General Ledger / Pension Fund - Directs the preparation and review of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) and numerous other general ledger/pension fund related functions.
Financial Reporting and Budget - Responsible for administrative fund monthly and annual financial statements, the Employer Pension Report required by GASB 68, benchmark reporting, GASB research and implementation, budget development and reporting and other duties.
Retiree Payroll Disbursements - Responsible for delivering nearly 85,000 pension payments on time, every month along with over 1,600 monthly Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) payments, IRS and NACHA compliance, overseeing the issuance of over 100,000 1099Rs annually and other supporting processes.
Investment Accounting and Operations - Responsible for all financial functions related to investment assets, including public and private market investments.
Why work for TRSL?
Service- All Louisianans have benefited from teachers that inspire and encourage us. At TRSL we give back to our state's teachers by providing retirement security and excellent service.
Culture- We value and support employees through open communication, professional development, recognition, and by creating a sense of community.
Growth- TRSL encourages professional growth in a number of ways including professional development plans and career progression groups through SCS. We also offer financial assistance for professional certifications and postsecondary/graduate-level courses.
Benefits- TRSL offers a generous benefits package including: a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post-retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, work from home, etc.
Location- TRSL is conveniently located near the I-10 / I-12 split on Essen Lane, away from the congestion of downtown Baton Rouge.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the supervisory level or above:
Eight 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 five years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR
A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus five 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 five 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 four years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license plus three years 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=159790) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:
Directs all accounting activities for the retirement system
Directs and oversees all financial statements, reporting, policies, and planning for the Accounting department
Review and approve the duties, responsibilities, and goals of subordinate staff
Position Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to accept a Probational Appointment.
Compensation: This position is eligible for Special Entrance Rate (SER) as follows: $3,654.40 bi-weekly
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). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Applicants with international degrees must provide an equivalency evaluation and a copy of their transcripts at the time of application.
Additional TRSL Job Postings can be foundHERE (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/trsl) .
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Sarah Templet - Human Resources
Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana
P.O. Box 94123
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Ph: 225-922-2659
Fax: 225-922-2579
Email:sarah.templet@trsl.org
All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system.
TRSL is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, TRSL is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor.
TRSL is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for 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
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Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college? If so, please ensure you attach your transcripts to your online application.
Yes
No
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Do you have twenty-four semester hours in accounting? If so, please ensure you attach your transcript to your online application. If you do not attach your transcript to verify the 24hrs in accounting, it may hinder your application to be declined.
Yes
No
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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
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Are you a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?
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No
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please list your certification number, issue date, and expiration date. If no, please @type N/A.
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Do you possess a master's degree and if so in what field? If no, enter, "N/A".
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How many years of experience do you have managing an accounting staff or shop?
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How many years of state government experience do you have?
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How many employees do you currently supervise, and how many years of supervisory experience do you have?
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Are you a retiree of TRSL, LASERS, or any other state retirement system?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
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