ACCOUNTANT 1/2/3/4

Accountant 1/2/3/4 Office of Management and Finance Location: East Baton Rouge Parish Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone. Learn more about Louisiana Works The Accountant 1/2/3/4 will perform professional accounting work in the Financial Reporting & Control Unit of the Fiscal Division. Applicants with a thorough understanding of the state accounting system and the structure and funding of the agency are encouraged to apply. 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. Job Details: Monitors grant expenditures and revenues for compliance with federal rules, resolves discrepancies, and prepares CMIA-compliant revenue requests in coordination with program staff. Analyzes financial data, including spending trends, projections, and budget status; leads monthly meetings with leadership to review variances and update forecasts. Serves as financial SME for federal grants, ensuring regulatory compliance; prepares recurring financial reports and supports audits by providing required documentation. Prepares mandated financial reports (e.g., annual and accounts receivable reports) in compliance with state/federal standards, including GASB requirements, and assists in resolving audit issues. Works with fiscal leadership to establish reporting structures for new programs and provides technical financial analysis and support for management initiatives Position Specific Details: Location: Baton Rouge, La Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty Career Progression Group: Accountant 1, Accountant 2, Accountant 3, or Accountant 4 Please click on the links below to learn more about each job level: Accountant 1, Accountant 2, Accountant 3, Accountant 4 Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of the following: Accountant 1: $21.63 per hour / $1,730.40 biweekly Accountant 2: $23.14 per hour / $1,851.20 biweekly Accountant 3: $26.50 per hour / $2,120.00 biweekly Accountant 4: $30.35 per hour / $2,428.00 bi-weekly Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Kedrick Kennedy View email address on click.appcast.io Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency that serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Louisiana