Accountant 1,2,3 - Fiscal

Accountant Position in Baton Rouge, LA

At the Louisiana Department of Education, we are seeking an Accountant 1, 2, or 3 to join Fiscal Operations Appropriation Control as a Revenue Accountant. The Accountant is responsible for the preparation, classification, deposit, and reconciliation of financial transactions, fiscal reports, and other financial activities while ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state regulations. Candidates with the following skills and experiences are encouraged to apply: strong organizational skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and experience with LaGov (SAP).

Minimum 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 and Other Information

Job Duties: As an Accountant, you'll help foster a spirit of teamwork while functioning as a Revenue Accountant. In this role, you will:

• Serve as the revenue liaison and primary point of contact for the receipt of funds.
• Prepare revenue financial transaction documents and coordinate agency reimbursement activities.
• Properly draw down federal grant funds and return funds, as applicable.
• Reconcile the general ledger to ensure accurate revenue and grant postings.
• Prepare fiscal reports, including the compilation and analysis of data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.

Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected. Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group. Work Schedule: Work days are Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined. Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Accountant 2 (AS-615) Hourly: $23.14 $40.53 Monthly: $4,010 $7,025 Annually: $48,131 $84,302 Accountant 3 (AS-617) Hourly: $26.50 - $46.41 Monthly: $4,593 - $8,044 Annually: $55,120 - $96,533 Note regarding the advertised pay range: The Accountant series has a special entrance rate (SER) of $21.63 hourly, $3,749 monthly that is above the minimum hire rate for these positions. The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

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). Resumes will not be 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: Louisiana Department of Education Human Resources PO Box 96064 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 View email address on click.appcast.io Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at 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 ( Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ( Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others