Accountant 1-3

About This Job

Why work for TRSL? Service All Louisianans have benefited from teachers that inspire and encourage us. At TRSL we give back to our state's teachers by providing retirement security and excellent service. Culture We value and support employees through open communication, professional development, recognition, and by creating a sense of community. Growth TRSL encourages professional growth in a number of ways including professional development plans and career progression groups through SCS. We also offer financial assistance for professional certifications and postsecondary/graduate-level courses. Benefits TRSL 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. Location TRSL is conveniently located near the I-10 / I-12 split on Essen Lane, away from the congestion of downtown Baton Rouge.

This vacancy is located in the Retiree Payroll section of the Accounting Department at TRSL. The Retiree Payroll section is responsible for paying retiree, survivor, ex-spouse and beneficiary monthly benefits. Functions also include processing retiree updates (direct deposit, address changes, federal tax withholdings, benefit adjustments), Pension Benefit Increases (PBI), mailing of retiree 1099R forms, depositing tax payments with the IRS, processing electronic payment returns and stop payments, completing agency tax returns, and numerous reconciliations to the general ledger. The ideal candidate should possess: Team player attitude Ability to communicate with TRSL retirees, both verbally and written Willingness to learn Self-awareness Acceptance of routine duties and special/seasonal projects

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 Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties: This position is responsible for proper accounting treatment of payments and reimbursements for retirees or their beneficiaries. Duties include monthly retiree payroll processing, member updates, assisting members via phone or person, processing reclaims/reversals, processing miscellaneous out of cycle check processes, etc.

Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This vacancy may be filled as a Probation, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to accept a Probational Appointment. Career Progression: Vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Accountant 1, Accountant 2, or Accountant 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. Please click each job title to review specific information on the salary range, minimum qualifications and job concepts. Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) as follows: If filled as an Accountant 1 - $1,730.40 bi-weekly If filled as an Accountant 2 - $1,851.20 bi-weekly If filled as an Accountant 3 - $2,120.00 bi-weekly

TRSL is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

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.

Applications submitted without the education and/or work experience sections completed will be considered incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education.

Applicants who are qualifying for the position based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree should attach a copy of their college transcript to their online application in order to verify credentials. Transcripts may also be faxed, mailed, or emailed to the contact information below and must be received by the closing date of this posting. An official transcript is required upon hire.

If you are applying for this position prior to receipt of your baccalaureate degree, you may apply 90 days prior to receipt of your degree; however, the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your graduation date.

Applicants with international degrees must provide an equivalency evaluation and a copy of their transcripts at the time of application.

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Sarah Baldassaro - Human Resources Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana P.O. Box 94123 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 Ph: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

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 ( LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ( Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others