Accountant 1, 2, or 3 (Fiscal Operations)
Accountant 1, 2, or 3 (Fiscal Operations)
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$ 3749 - 6566
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- **This position is located in Baton Rouge LA**
Office of Fiscal Operations - Appropriation Control DivisionJob 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:
Excel and Google drive experience be detailed oriented and customer service friendly.
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 bachelors degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting; OR
A bachelors 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:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
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.
Position-Specific Details: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 2 (AS-615)Hourly: $23.14 - $40.53
Monthly: $4010 - $7025
Annually: $48131.20 - $84302
Accountant 3 (AS-617)
Hourly: $26.50 - $46.41
Monthly: $4593 - $8044
Annually: $55120 - $96533
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 andnotthe maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.One position is available and it is located in Baton Rouge La.The person hired is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. Position 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.
How To Apply: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 may attach a resume;however only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification. All education prior experience including dates related to education and prior experience MUST be listed on the online application.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*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.
No Civil Service test scoreor assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.For further information about this vacancy contact:
Louisiana Department of Education Human Resources
PO Box 94064
Baton Rouge LA 70804
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Employment Type
Full Time
