ACCOUNTANT 1, 2 or 3

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

Division of Probation & Parole – Adult

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is an opportunity for you to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

This position performs professional journeyman level accounting services in the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Division of Probation and Parole Collections Unit that collects supervision fees, victims’ restitution, fines, court costs and other fees from probationers and parolees. An applicant that has the following attributes would be a good fit for this position:

Why work for DOC?

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.

• Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.

• Benefits: DOC 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 etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s may be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

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• 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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Provides management over a work unit of 2 Accounting Technicians in the performance of paraprofessional accounting duties in the receipt and processing of accounts receivable. Exercises regulatory supervision, including training, over administrative personnel in the districts offices relating to receipt and handling of collection fees.

• Supervises receipt of all collections and proper distribution of funds, which includes verification and approval of daily Pay-In-Voucher Detail Listings of accounting codes to ensure proper categorization of fees deposited.

• Approves other documentation prepared by Accounting Technicians which include Imprest Fund and refund requests. Classifies transactions to LaGov daily of fees deposited to ensure that accurate records are maintained. Prepares restitution fees reports which include compilation of data required for preparation of monthly fee projections. Reviews work of Accounting Technicians to insure accuracy of fees reported.

• Communicates with State Treasury, banks, state and internal auditors, field administrators and management personnel for purposes of providing information needed to resolve problems and exceptions. Responds to inquiries from districts, probationers and parolees.

• Processing of tax-intercept payments acquired from the garnishment of client’s tax reimbursements.

• Edits expense accounts for completeness, accuracy and adherence to Division of Administration guidelines, agency standards and Probation and Parole policies and procedures. Prepares memoranda and responds verbally and in writing regarding expense accounts which do not conform to regulations. Develops and monitors accounting procedures.

• Develops, monitors, and maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures. Maintains the accounting system as it relates to expense and revenue distributions. Resolves any discrepancies or irregularities found in the accounting systems.

• Maintains daily contact with district offices regarding expense accounts and changes in policy and procedure of same. Maintains contact with banks regarding discrepancies in statements and other changes that affect the bank accounts.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Employee will work with Accountants and Administrative Program Director

• Employee will work for the Accountant Manager

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

• Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.

• An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.

• This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) at each level. However, the salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

• Accountant 1 has an SER of $21.63 per hour
• Accountant 2 has an SER of $23.14 per hour
• Accountant 3 has an SER of $26.50 per hour

Career Progression Group : ACCOUNTANT 1, 2, or 3

• Filled at the highest level of experience of the selected applicant.
• Salary depends on level of experience.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor, including disability.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Laura Guillory

Probation & Parole Human Resources Department

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