ACCOUNTANT 4

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

383d • $52,437 - $91,896

About The Position

The Accountant 4 position at the Louisiana Department of State Civil Service involves providing specialized professional accounting services to the Office of Group Benefits. This advanced role requires a strong background in accounting and financial auditing, with responsibilities that include preparing financial statements, managing cash records, and developing new accounting techniques. The position is intended for current permanent status employees within the Office of Group Benefits and may require a new probationary period upon promotion.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus three years of professional level experience in accounting or financial auditing.
• A certified public accountant (CPA) certificate can substitute for the baccalaureate degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus one year of experience.
• A master's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or public administration can substitute for one year of the required experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in state government accounting practices.
• Knowledge of financial auditing standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare required financial statements and fiscal reports, including the compilation and analysis of data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Communicate with public and private accountants, auditors, banks, and vendors to provide information and technical assistance needed to resolve problems.
• Maintain cash management records, including funds drawn and received, funds disbursed, and classification of revenue and expenditures.
• Prepare, monitor, reconcile, audit, and forecast revenues, expenditures, and budgets.
• Review and approve purchases and contracts.
• Participate in the development of new accounting techniques and the design and implementation of accounting subsystems.

Benefits

• Insurance coverage options including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parental leave of up to six weeks.
• Paid holidays including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, and more.
• Accrual of sick and annual leave that can be accumulated for future use.
• Participation in various retirement systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree