Accountant 1, 2, Or 3 (Fiscal Operations)

These positions are located in Baton Rouge, LA

Multiple vacancies will be filled from this announcement

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Accountant 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

Accountant 1 (AS-612)

Hourly: $19.31 - $31.50

Monthly: $3,347 - $5,460

Annually: $40,164.80 - $65,520.00

Accountant 2 (AS-613)

Hourly: $20.66 - $33.71

Monthly: $3,581 - $5,843

Annually: $42,972.80 - $70,117.00

Accountant 3 (AS-615)

Hourly: $22.82 - $38.59

Monthly: $3,955 - $6,689

Annually: $47,465.60 - $80,267.00

Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

• Note regarding the advertised pay range: The Accountant series have a special entrance rate 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.

Office of Fiscal Operations

• Appropriation Control Division

Job Focus Areas

This Accountant position is located within Fiscal Operations

• Appropriation Control and will report to a classified Accountant Manager 1. This position is primarily responsible for preparation of financial transaction documents while ensuring that federal and state regulations and GAAP are strictly followed.

Candidates who possess the following skills and experience are encouraged to apply:

The preferred candidate should possess an Accounting degree plus Excel and Google drive experience, be detailed oriented, and customer service friendly.

Multiple vacancies will be filled from this announcement. Positions are located in Baton Rouge, LA.

 The person(s) hired are expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. Positions may be filled as probationary new hire, or by promotion of any current permanent classified Louisiana State employee.  Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.

You may attach a resume; however only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification. All education, job-related certifications, prior experience, including dates related to education and prior experience MUST be listed on the online application.

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.

You are encouraged to attach a copy of your college transcript to your online application.

NOTE: 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.

• Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy contact:

ldoejobs@la.gov

Louisiana Department of Education

• Human Resources

PO Box 94064

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A baccalaureate degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting.

SUBSTITUTIONS FOR DEGREE AND TWENTY-FOUR HOURS IN ACCOUNTING:

A certified public accountant (CPA) certificate will substitute for the baccalaureate degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting.

SUBSTITUTIONS FOR DEGREE ONLY:

Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree (not the 24 hours in accounting).

Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree (not the 24 hours in accounting) as follows:

A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Function of Work:

To provide professional accounting services.

Level of Work:

Entry.

Supervision Received:

Generally from higher-level fiscal or administrative supervisor.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Location of Work:

May be used by all state agencies.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from Accountant Technician by presence of professional level accounting duties.

Differs from Accountant 2 in that the duties are less complex. See allocation criteria memo for details.

Prepares required financial statements and fiscal reports which include the compilation and analysis of data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

Communicates with public and private accountants; state, federal, and independent auditors; banks; brokerage firms; program or management personnel; and vendors for the purpose of providing information and technical assistance needed to resolve problems.

Maintains cash management records, including funds drawn and received, funds disbursed by sources, deposits of funds, issuance of refunds, and classifies revenue as to sources of funding and expenditures as to their nature.

Prepares, monitors, reconciles, audits, and forecasts revenues, expenditures, and budgets.

Reviews and approves purchases and contracts.

Participates in the development of new accounting techniques in the design and implementation of accounting subsystems, compilation of manuals for accounting and computer application, and preparing managerial reports.