Accountant 4

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Quality/Office of Management and Finance has a vacancy. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality’s (LDEQ) mission is to provide service to the people of Louisiana through comprehensive environmental protection in order to promote and protect health, safety and welfare. The Accountant 4 position will protect Louisiana’s environment and public safety by ensuring facilities statewide maintain the financial strength needed for proper closure, cleanup, and long-term compliance.

Requirements

• Six 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 three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus three 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 three 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 two years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license plus one year of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as LDEQ’s primary reviewer of financial assurance submittals across Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, Water, Radiation, and Remediation programs.
• Analyze complex financial instruments —including letters of credit, surety bonds, trust agreements, and financial tests—to determine regulatory compliance.
• Manage trust fund accounting , including reimbursements, deposits, disbursements, and reconciliation of financial assurance accounts.
• Prepare financial reports and forecasts for monthly, quarterly, and annual program needs.
• Coordinate with EPA, financial institutions, and internal program staff to maintain compliance, update policies, and support regulatory improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior