Accountant 1-4
State of LouisianaAbout the role
Posting number: OMF-50476160-8.10.26-TW
Department: DAF-Agriculture and Forestry
Job classification: ACCOUNTANT 1
Posting type: Open
Categories: Accounting and Finance, Agriculture
Summary
Job# OMF-50476160-8.10.26-TW
This position is located within the Office of Management and Finance, in Baton Rouge, La.
Ready to make a meaningful impact on Louisiana’s workforce and organizational culture? Join the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry as an Accountant! Support the agency’s mission by performing administrative and professional accounting duties and ensuring fiscally prudent policies and accounting standards are followed. Incumbent must have a working knowledge of accounting, budgets, bonds, grants, loans, and the laws which govern them.
Why Join Us?• Contribute to a mission-driven organization that serves communities across Louisiana
• Enjoy competitive pay and excellent benefits
• Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team
LDAF cares about the well-being of its employees! We offer a fully employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing valuable support and resources to help you and your household members thrive at work and at home. The EAP is also free for all members of your household.
Examples of duties
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.
Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Supplemental information
Job Duties:Manages LaGov budgets, funding, adjustments, and compliance.
Reviews accounting work for accuracy, compliance, and standards
Processes BA-7s and annual budget requests.
Monitors expenditures, reconciles accounts, analyzes variances, and recommends corrective actions to maintain fiscal integrity and prevent deficit spending.
Reviews financial transactions, ensures proper coding and funding, resolves discrepancies, and identifies opportunities to maximize revenues and maintain fiscal integrity.
Processes and reviews payments and Bank of America Purchase Card transactions, ensuring accurate coding, budget compliance, proper documentation, and timely LaGov posting.
Resolves discrepancies and maintains audit-ready financial records in accordance with state policies.
Manages grant reimbursements, financial reporting, and compliance with federal, state, and agency requirements.
Reconciles grant financial activity, maintains audit-ready records, and ensures timely, accurate reporting and successful audits.
Manages complex accounting operations for two programs, balancing multiple funding streams, resolving fiscal issues, and ensuring accurate, compliant, and audit-ready financial activities.
Resolves complex fiscal issues; strengthens internal controls and procedures; improves workflows, coding, reconciliations, and recordkeeping; and provides coverage to ensure operational continuity.
Functional Requirements:
Occasionally carrying up to 25 pounds of supplies or devices.
Sitting at a desk for up to 8 hours per day.
Typing or using a computer with a mouse.
Environmental Factors:
Working in a typical c
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