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Join the Division of Fiscal Management with the Office of Management and Finance of the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) team! This is a professional accounting position in the Travel Unit within the Payment Management section in the.
This position is responsible for reviewing, auditing, and processing LDH travel reimbursements, travel-related business expenses, and Controlled Billing Account transactions. The position ensures payments are processed timely, accurately, and in compliance with LDH policies, State travel regulations, PPM49, and applicable State and Federal requirements.
Three 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.
Job Duties:
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Reviews, reconciles, and maintains accounting records for LDH’s Permanent Travel and Petty Cash Imprest Funds, ensuring compliance with State and Department policies, procedures, and Title 39 requirements.
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Processes travel-related payments, advances, reimbursements, refunds, and petty cash transactions, exercising independent judgment to ensure accuracy and proper authorization.
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Establishes, closes, reimburses, and monitors petty cash custodial accounts statewide while maintaining accurate financial documentation and accountability.
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Processes manual check requests through the financial management system and researches, analyzes, and resolves payment classification issues and accounting discrepancies.
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Prepares and processes journal vouchers and correcting entries in ISIS to ensure expenditures are accurately recorded and financial records remain compliant.
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Conducts accounting research and analysis, maintains financial records and reports, communicates with customers, contractors, and vendors, and assists management with special projects and reporting requirements.
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Generates and analyzes financial reports related to issued, canceled, voided, replaced, and outstanding checks; coordinates stop-payment requests with Cash Management; and reissues checks as necessary.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Program Office / Section indicated on the EPAR / Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment or Promotional appointment
Cost Center: 3071050703
Position Number(s): 129219
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Accountant 1, 2, or 3 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.
Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER):
Accountant 1 - $21.63 hr / $1,730.40 bi-weekly
Accountant 2 - $23.14 hr / $1,851.20 bi-weekly
Accountant 3 - $26.50 hr / $2,120.00 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.
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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.
