Posting number: OFSS 081926 MDM
Department: Division of Administration
Division: Office of Finance and Support Services
Job classification: ACCOUNTANT 1
Posting type: Open
Categories: Accounting and Finance
The Division of Administration/Office of Finance and Support Services has two vacancies. The positions are located in the Financial Reporting Section.
These positions are responsible for the preparation of monthly financial statements, expenditure analysis, and revenue projection. Maintains spreadsheets and submits to management specialized reports used in the budget process.
OFSS Mission Statement:
The Office of Finance and Support Services provides comprehensive accounting services, including financial reporting, analysis, budget development and preparation for the Division of Administration and various offices and agencies within the Executive Department. The services provided by OFSS involve a range of agency responsibilities for implementing financial operational policies and procedures, preparing and monitoring all budget functions and providing monthly and annual financial statements to ensure accurate and timely financial services. The work is performed in compliance with state, federal, grant specific and office rules, policies, and procedures and are reviewed on the basis of results, reports and outside independent audit, both federal and state.
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:
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
Job Duties:
The positions serve as Accountant responsible for the Office of Aircraft Services and the Office of the Governor. The duties and responsibilities of the positions require the following activities of the incumbent:
• Exercises cash and revenue management for assigned agency, DOA section, budgetary unit, or federal grant.
• Prepares Financial Statements and Reports.
• Prepares monthly and weekly expenditure analysis.
• Accumulates data, maintains spreadsheets, and submits to management various reports that are used in the budget process, the projection of revenues, and the development of the Statewide Cost Allocation plan and for specific reporting requirements related to the Annual Financial Report.
• Interacts routinely with interested parties in the exchange of pertinent information or financial status related to the Division of Administration or any agency or program serviced by the Office of Finance and Support Services.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by 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 asan 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:
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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 forthis vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application todetermine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under theInformation 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, includingpromotions, 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.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Danielle Martin
HR Analyst
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
email: Danielle.Martin@la.gov
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