Accountant 1-3

About this Job

The Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for an Accountant in the Administrative Services Division. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Accountant 1-3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected.

The position will be domiciled in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check, drug testing, and reference verifications.

To Apply: Click on the "Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which may be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

Applicants may check the status of their application at any time by selecting the "Application Status" link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings:

• Application Received - Your application has been submitted successfully.
• Evaluating Experience - Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
• Eligible for Consideration - You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for this position.
• Referred to the Hiring Manager for Review - Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview.
• Position Filled - Someone has been selected for the position.
• Position Canceled - The agency has decided not to fill the position.

Resumes will be accepted as an attachment to your application; however, all relevant education and experience must be included at the time you apply.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your online application. Transcripts may be faxed to (225) 326-6795.

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The Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Louisiana is a State as a Model (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years of professional 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.

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Job Specification

This position is responsible for providing general accounting services related functions within the Department of Justice while maintaining the DOJ's Travel and assisting the department's daily accounting functions.

Job Duties and Other Information

The duties and requirements of an Accountant 1 -3 shall include, but are not limited to the following:

• Reviews purchases, contracts, and supporting financial documentation for compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and funding requirements.
• Prepares and processes journal vouchers, refund requests, adjustments, and other complex accounting transactions while ensuring proper accounting classification.
• Utilizes accounting systems, spreadsheets, and other financial software to support fiscal operations, analysis, and reporting.
• Performs accounting functions necessary for the processing and payment of vendor invoices received by the department.
• Maintains cash management records, including funds drawn and received, funds disbursed by source, deposits of funds, and classification of revenues and expenditures.
• Assists with account reconciliations, audits, financial analysis, and fiscal reporting activities.
• Communicates professionally with agency staff, vendors, auditors, and other stakeholders regarding fiscal and accounting matters.
• Participates in training and ongoing learning related to accounting procedures, financial systems, and state fiscal policies.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.