Accountant 1-2

The Agency's Mission is to promote the reliability of information that is used for guidance in financial transactions or for accounting for or assessing the financial status or performance of commercial, noncommercial, and governmental enterprises. The public interest requires that persons professing special competence in accountancy or offering assurance as to the reliability or fairness of presentation of such information shall have demonstrated their qualifications to do so, and that persons who have not demonstrated and maintained such qualifications not be permitted to represent themselves as having such special competence or to offer such assurance. The public interest further requires that the conduct of persons and firms certified, permitted or licensed as having special competence in accountancy be regulated in all aspects of their professional work, that a public authority competent to prescribe and assess the qualifications and to regulate the conduct of licensees be established, and that the use of titles that have a capacity or tendency to deceive the public as to the status or competence of the persons using such titles be prohibited. Key Competencies Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command. Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions. Following Policies & Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws. Leveraging Technology: The ability to use technology and its related processes to further organizational goals. Solving Problems: The ability to discover solutions to problems. Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action. Working with Financial Information: The ability to use financial data to guide, drive, and convey the financial standing and/or outlook of an organization. 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 Duties Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and analytical reports. Manages cash balances, including funds drawn and received, deposits, and complex revenue/expenditure classification. Performs budget monitoring, reconciliations, auditing steps, and forecasting. Serves as technical liaison with state/federal auditors, banks, vendors, and internal management. Reviews contracts and purchasing documentation for compliance. Participates in the development and implementation of accounting subsystems, techniques, and procedures. Position Specific Details Appointment Type: Promotion ONLY – only current, classified permanent employees of the State Board of CPAs will be considered. Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group. Compensation: The salary offered will be based on qualifications and experience. Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Louisiana