Accountant 1/2/3 - Fiscal
State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA
•Onsite
About The Position
This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA Office of Fiscal Operations - Appropriation Control. The Accountant is primarily responsible for preparation and reconciliation of travel expenditure transactions, fiscal reports, and payable activities ensuring compliance with OSRAP, Office of State Travel, and other control agency policies, and the state public finance law. Candidates with strong organizational skills, advanced Excel proficiency, experience with LaGov (SAP), and prior knowledge of the State’s travel systems, policies, and regulations are encouraged 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 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.
- 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
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Experience with LaGov (SAP)
- Prior knowledge of the State’s travel systems, policies, and regulations
Responsibilities
- Serve as travel liaison and point of contact for agency travel cardholders and approvers.
- Prepare expenditure financial transaction documents and coordinate travel reimbursement activities.
- Audit and review travel card transactions and statements to ensure compliance with the Office of State Travel and Department policies and procedures.
- Reconcile the general ledger for accurate expenditure postings.
- Prepare fiscal reports, which include the compilation and analysis of data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Benefits
- Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
