Accounting Specialist 1, 2, or Technician

About This Job

District 5 - Unit 001 - Monroe - Ouachita Parish

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

We're looking for an organized and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our team. In this role, you'll support the agency's financial operations by processing invoices, reviewing travel reimbursements, maintaining financial records, and helping ensure the accurate and timely payment of agency expenses.

Candidates with the following specialized knowledge, skills and abilities are encouraged to apply:

• Skilled with a working knowledge of SAP including but not limited to the following transactions: MIGO, MIR7, FV60, FV65, FBL1, FBL1N, FBV2, FBV3, FK03, XK03, ME2N, ME23N,
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Skilled in typing, personal computer, fax machine, copier, printers, and phone
  
  

While in an official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience or training in accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, or financial operations or computations.

Experience Substitution

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• Review, process, and submit invoices from vendors and contractors to ensure timely and accurate payment.
• Maintain vendor records and contract files to support accurate payment processing and recordkeeping.
• Verify expenses and assign the appropriate budget and accounting codes in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Review employee travel reimbursement requests to ensure they comply with state travel policies and include all required documentation before processing.
• Process payments for agency contracts, utilities, fuel purchases, and other operational expenses while ensuring expenditures are charged to the appropriate fiscal year.
• Monitor expenditure and payment activity to help ensure accurate financial records and budget reporting.
• Prepare financial reports and track purchase order activity using the agency's financial management system.
• Communicate with employees and internal staff to resolve payment issues, obtain required documentation, and maintain accurate financial records.
  
  

Position Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Detail to Special Duty by Permanent DOTD Employee Only

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a as Accounting Specialist 1, 2 or Accounting Technician depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of the following:

• Accounting Specialist 1 has a SER of $1,234.40/ Biweekly
• Accounting Specialist 2 has a SER of $1,320.80/ Biweekly
• Accounting Technician has a SER of $1,512.00/ Biweekly
  
  

Please refer to the “Job Specifications” tab located at the top of the LA Careers “Current Job Opportunities” page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification and job concepts for each level.

How To Apply

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
  
  

For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact

Veronica Lingefelt

Administrative Program Manager 3

318-342-0116

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.