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About this Job 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.

The position requires a thorough understanding of the state accounting system and the structure and funding of the agency. The Office of Management and Finance (OMF) oversees the agency's fiscal operations, budgeting, procurement and contracts, human resources, and other key administrative functions. We provide the internal support and oversight needed to ensure efficient, accountable, and transparent agency operations.

OMF does not deliver direct services to the public. 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 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 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 applications 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. All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Kedrick Kennedy kedrick.kennedy@la.gov 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.