Posting number: DMA-135-2026
Department: Gov-Department of Military Affairs
Job classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Posting type: Open
Categories: Accounting and Finance, Emergency Management, Office and Administrative Support, Database Administration
ANNOUNCEMENT NO 135-2026 BENEFITS
OPENING DATE: 24 July 2026 Retirement: LASERS
CLOSING DATE: 03 August 2026 Insurance: Medical, Dental, & Vision
Paid Holidays: 10 plus proclaimed
*SALARY: Annual Leave: 96 hours per year with tenure increases
MA-613 $35,734 - $50,997 Sick Leave: 96 hours per year with tenure increase
MA-614 $38,230 - $54,562*Salary indicates typical starting range.
Level will be determined by qualifications.
JOB TYPE: Unclassified*
*Current Classified employees must give up their designation to accept this position.
The Technician performs the day-to-day financial reconciliation, projection, cost-allocation, and federal financial reporting work of GOHSEP's federal grant portfolio under the supervision of the Specialist. The incumbent performs FAL reconciliations and JV uploads, pulls and analyzes monthly GL expense data, prepares burn-rate projections and PA/HM burn rate reports, GOHSEP project, disaster, and/or grant closeout reconciliations, maintains the quarterly cost split, prepares WIPP reimbursements, and prepares and submits SF-425 reports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform FAL reconciliations, complete FAL JV uploads, and calculate and prepare payroll SMC allocation documentation using the FAL template. Pull monthly GL expense reports from LaGov (non-cumulative); identify expenses to submit for reimbursement; and complete JVs to correct GL discrepancies and to move cost-share, ineligible, or miscoded (non-FAL) expenses. Prepare monthly Burn Rate projections (including LaGov-coded revenues) for open disasters and burn rate reports for PA and HM; provide projections to the AHR Section. Complete Category B and Category Z financial closeout reconciliations when notified by AHR; and provide expenditure and PO reports to AHR for Category B project formulation and version requests. Prepare and update the quarterly Cost-Split for expenditures. Prepare WIPP reimbursements; and prepare and submit quarterly and final SF-425 documents to close disasters. Assist with year-end close and Year-End / SEFA assignments with Fiscal; and perform other duties as assigned. Maybe required to work 12-hour shifts and beyond, day or night, for extended periods during emergencies. During time of emergencies, duties include participation in preparation and ongoing support for the State Emergency Response Operations, which may be completely outside of normal, daily duties. Support is required 24/7 for the duration of the event. Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, grants management, or a related field. Experience preparing financial reconciliations, journal vouchers (JVs), and financial reports. Experience with general ledger accounting, expense reporting, account reconciliation, and financial record maintenance. Experience using accounting or enterprise financial management systems to process and analyze financial transactions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including creating and maintaining complex spreadsheets and performing financial analyses. Demonstrated understanding and application of federal regulations, grant requirements, and financial reporting standards related to federally funded programs. Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, reconcile accounts, and prepare accurate supporting documentation. Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting practices. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and the ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associates or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field. Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, grants management, or governmental fiscal operations. Experience with Louisiana's LaGov financial management system or a comparable enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Experience preparing grant reimbursement requests, federal financial reports (including SF-425), cost allocation documentation, and grant closeout activities. Experience preparing burn rate analyses, financial projections, cost-split calculations, and expenditure reporting. Thorough knowledge of federal grant regulations, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), reimbursement requirements, cost-share requirements, and financial compliance for federally funded programs. Experience supporting fiscal year-end closing activities, audits, or Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) reporting. Experience supporting federally funded disaster recovery, emergency management, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and Preparedness grant programs.
Special Requirements:
Must be available to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and 12-hour shifts during the event.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: By submitting an application for employment with the Military Department, the applicant agrees to the following conditions of employment:
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