Accountant 1/2/3

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality’s Financial Services team is hiring an Accountant to manage revenue supporting environmental programs across the state. The position applies accounting skills to analyze financial data and help ensure the accuracy and integrity of departmental revenue in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. The role may be filled at the Accountant 1, 2, or 3 level depending on the selected applicant’s qualifications and experience.

The position is located in East Baton Rouge. Appointment may be probationary, a job appointment (temporary, not to exceed four years), or a promotion of a permanent classified employee. A job appointment could be converted to a probationary appointment if funding becomes available. The minimum compensation offered depends on the level: Accountant 1, $21.63 per hour; Accountant 2, $23.14 per hour; Accountant 3, $26.50 per hour. The job title and salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Meet at least one minimum qualification: three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; six years of full-time experience in any field plus 24 semester hours in accounting; a bachelor’s degree plus 24 semester hours in accounting; a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics; an advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics; or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• For the experience-substitution option, each 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university counts as one year toward the six years of full-time experience in any field, up to 120 semester hours and four years of substituted experience.
• Provide relevant, detailed education and experience information in the application; resumes are not accepted in lieu of the completed education and experience sections.
• Submit an equivalency evaluation statement for any international degree by the announcement closing date.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants within 90 days of graduating with a qualifying degree may be eligible for the position.

Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile accounts receivable transactions, revenue collections, and deposits for departmental programs and dedicated funds.
• Review, analyze, and maintain financial records to ensure accurate revenue reporting and compliance with accounting standards and agency procedures.
• Research and resolve outstanding account balances, payment discrepancies, overpayments, and vendor billing issues.
• Prepare financial reports, revenue projections, and account analyses to support management decision-making and budget planning.
• Collaborate with internal staff, vendors, and state agencies to monitor revenue activity, improve financial accuracy, and support collection efforts.

What This Job Offers

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