Accountant 1 - 3

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Louisiana Department of Health’s Payment Management team and play a key role in supporting the financial operations of Louisiana’s largest state agency with a budget exceeding $14 billion. This exciting accounting opportunity offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment processing statewide travel and petty cash transactions, collaborating with agencies across LDH, and utilizing the LaGov ERP system to ensure compliance with state and federal travel guidelines. If you are detail-oriented, enjoy problem-solving, and thrive in a position with independence and impact, we encourage you to apply!

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 finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics; OR An advanced degree in finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
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.

Nice To Haves

Detail-oriented
Enjoys problem-solving
Thrives in a position with independence and impact

Responsibilities

Audits and processes employee travel reimbursements, contract travel reimbursements, and other business-related travel expenses in LaGov ERP, SharePoint, and other financial systems.
Reviews travel requests and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with Louisiana State Travel Guide PPM49, LDH policies, and state and federal regulations.
Provides guidance and customer support to LDH employees and external partners regarding travel procedures, reimbursement requirements, and policy compliance.
Performs monthly audits of LDH Controlled Billed Account (CBA) and Corporate Travel Card activity to monitor compliance and identify potential fraudulent activity.
Conducts accounting research and analysis, maintains accurate financial records and reports, and implements necessary process adjustments to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Collaborates with state agencies, auditors, financial officials, and LDH leadership regarding departmental financial operations, travel policies, and compliance matters.
Develops and maintains desk procedures, identifies process deficiencies or weaknesses, and assists with special projects and other assigned duties.