ACCOUNTANT MANAGER 1
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ACCOUNTANT MANAGER 1
Salary
$5,023.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
222869AcctMan1 - 06302026NR
Department
DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services
Opening Date
06/30/2026
Closing Date
7/5/2026 11:59 PM Central
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About this Job
Department MISSION
DCFS is working to keep children safe, helping individuals and families become self-sufficient, and providing safe refuge during disasters.
Department VISION
We care for the well-being and safety of Louisiana's people.
Department VALUES
Treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.
At The Department of Children and Family Services, 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.
Join Our Team at DCFS: Accountant Manager 1
This position works within the Fiscal Services Payment Management- Contract Unit. The incumbent of this position manages the fiscal operations for the unit and should possess a complete and comprehensive understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as well as generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS). Applicants with a complete understanding of the LAGOV ERP system, key business functions and State of Louisiana policies are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
Seven 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 four years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR
A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus four 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 four 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 three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license plus two 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=159710) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Manages the fiscal operations for the Travel and LaCarte subunit within DCFS' LaGov Payment Management unit.
Directs the preparation of financial reports to the Office of State Travel, banking institutions and other discal, budget and program personnel within DCFS.
Assures financial activity complies with GAAP, federal, state, and departmental rules and regulations.
Prepares required fiscal reports which include the compilation and analysis of data for submission to the CFO and Undersecretary.
Maintains a system of internal accounting controls to ensure reconciliations and adjustments are performed in accordance with GAAP.
Serves on project teams in the design, development and/or implementation of new management information systems, and in the enhancement of existing systems.
Performs special projects as assigned.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. This position may be filled as a probational appointment or a job appointment that may last up to 48 months. Job appointments may convert to probational appointments. Also, it may be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee.
Works Schedule: Typically, work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for. Some positions require working shifts.
Work Location: Baton Rouge, LA
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 this application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Bethany Benoit
Bethany.Benoit.DCFS@la.gov
DCFS is an "Equal Opportunity Employer", and Louisiana is a State as a 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
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Do you have experience processing travel authorizations and travel reimbursements in LaGov?
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If Yes, describe your experience, including your role, responsibilities, and the length of time you performed these duties. If No, enter N/A.
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Do you have experience managing or utilizing a Controlled Billing Account (CBA) for official state travel?
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No
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If Yes, describe your experience, including your responsibilities and the length of time you performed these duties. If No, enter N/A.
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Describe your experience interpreting and applying state travel policies, regulations, and procedures. Include the agency or organization where you gained this experience. If no experience, enter N/A.
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Describe your experience providing guidance or training to employees regarding travel policies and procedures. If no experience, enter N/A.
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Do you have supervisory or management experience related to a travel program?
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If Yes, describe the number of employees supervised, your responsibilities, and the length of time you served in that role. If No, enter N/A.
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Do you have any immediate family members or relatives who are currently employed with DCFS? Immediate family member is defined as children (blood, step, adopted), spouse, brother, sister, father, mother, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, mother-in-law and father-in-law. Relative includes immediate family members previously defined and also includes grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, uncle, aunt, niece and nephew.
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If you answered "yes" to the above question, please list the name of your immediate family member and/or relatives currently employed by DCFS. If you answered "no" to the above question, enter N/A.
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Have you completed twenty-four semester hours from an accredited college or university in accounting?
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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 below. If you answered "no", please enter N/A. Example: Acct 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 hrs - LSU
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Do you possess a current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license?
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No
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If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please list your license number, issue date, and expiration date below. If you answered "no", please enter N/A.
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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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