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Join LDH as a leader in statewide cash management and financial oversight!
In this high-impact role, you will oversee the daily operations of the Cash Management Section, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellence across all LDH agencies and programs. You’ll guide a talented team, manage complex reconciliations, and ensure revenue is processed correctly and on time.
As a key financial steward for the department, you’ll collaborate with state agencies, auditors, and leadership; monitor evolving accounting requirements; and help strengthen internal controls that safeguard millions in public funds. You’ll also serve as a backup Security Administrator for LDH’s JP Morgan banking portal, supporting secure system access and resolving technical issues.
If you're a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a passion for fiscal integrity, process improvement, and team leadership, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a statewide level.
Seven 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 plus four years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR
A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus four years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics plus four years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR
An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics plus three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license plus two years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking.
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.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
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Oversees daily operations of the Cash Management Section, ensuring accurate and timely revenue classification, deposit processing, LaGov entries, and reconciliation across all LDH programs.
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Manages complex cash receipt activities, including audit-related receivables/payables, escrow funds, and specialized agency deposits, ensuring proper coding, posting, and documentation.
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Supervises monthly reconciliation of Treasury bank activity to LaGov records, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies and compliance with statewide accounting and fiscal year-end requirements.
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Oversees preparation, review, and submission of internal and external cash reports for LDH leadership, DOA, Legislative Auditor, and the State Treasurer’s Office.
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Manages staff performance, training, hiring, and workflow improvements while ensuring complete and accurate desk procedures for continuity of operations.
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Serves as backup Security Administrator for LDH's JP Morgan banking portal, supporting user access, security updates, and compliance with internal control standards.
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Monitors changes in state and federal accounting requirements, strengthens internal controls, and collaborates on policy and procedural updates to safeguard LDH cash receipts and reduce risk.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of the Secretary / Fiscal Services / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a Probationary appointment,
Cost Center: 3071050701
Position Number(s): 2279
Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rate (SER)
Accountant Manager 1 - $30.43 hr / $ 2,434.40 bi-weekly
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Deanda Thymes
[email protected]
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.
LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.
