Posting number: OFSS 091626 ERG
Department: Division of Administration
Division: Office of Finance and Support Services
Job classification: ACCOUNTANT 1
Posting type: Open
Categories: Accounting and Finance, Audit
The Division of Administration/Office of Finance and Support Services has a vacancy. The position is located in the Cash Management Section.
The Office of Finance and Support Services (OFSS) provides accounting and financial management services for the Division of Administration and various Executive Department agencies. Responsibilities include financial reporting and analysis, budget development and monitoring, implementation of financial policies and procedures, and preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in compliance with state, federal, grant, and agency requirements.
The Division of Administration is the state government’s management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following:Overseeing the state’s capital construction programWorking to provide state and federal grants for community developmentDevelopment of the state budgetProviding technology servicesGiving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and servicesAdministering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes Examples of dutiesThree 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. QualificationsThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Supplemental informationJob Duties:
This position will perform accounts receivable, billing, and cash management to service various agencies.
In this role, you will:
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee. A permanent status employee may be required to serve a new probationary period in lieu of promotion.
Career Progression: This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as an Accountant 1, 2, or 3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) as follows:
If filled as an Accountant 1, the SER is $1,730.40 biweeklyIf filled as an Accountant 2, the SER is $1,851.20 biweeklyIf filled as an Accountant 3, the SER is $2,120.00 biweeklyLouisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People 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.*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. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions, including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments, and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system.Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application.
Erica R. GayHR SpecialistDivision of Administration/Office of Human ResourcesEmail:Erica.Gay@la.gov
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