What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant 1-4 position at State of Louisiana?
The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.
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Step into a key leadership role as the Accountant 1-4 for the SNAP/DDS Fraud Recovery Unit. In this position, you will take the lead on analyzing, classifying, and reconciling fraud recoveries and Treasury Offset Program (TOP) collections—ensuring accuracy across state and federal funding streams and maintaining audit-ready records in LaGov.
You’ll work closely with partners across DCFS, SSA, FNS, and LDH Program Integrity, becoming the go-to expert for federal fund accountability and complex transaction troubleshooting. This role is perfect for a detail-driven accountant who enjoys challenging work, cross-agency collaboration, and the opportunity to make a real impact on financial integrity within Louisiana’s SNAP/DDS programs.
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.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
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.
- Performs Complex Reconciliations and Fund Analysis. Independently reconciles high-volume cash transactions for SNAP and DDS fraud recovery, ensuring alignment with LaGov general ledger balances, cost centers, and fund types.
- Supports Federal Financial Reporting and Grant Monitoring. Prepares supporting schedules and documentation for federal reports. Verifies expenditures and revenues align with grant terms. Compiles data for federal drawdown schedules and supports timely reporting through reconciliation and validation.
- Oversees Transaction Processing and LaGov Monitoring. Processes and/or monitors LaGov transactions related to fraud recovery and SNAP/DDS collections. Reviews parked or rejected entries, works with program or fiscal staff to resolve coding errors, and ensures transactions are properly classified by fund and cost center.
- Maintains Audit-Ready Records and Responds to Data Requests. Maintains documentation required for internal, state, or federal audits. Assists in preparing responses to audit findings. Ensures records are properly organized and retrievable by cost center, grant, or transaction type.
- Reviews and Provides Technical Support to Other Staff. Assists entry-level staff with transaction coding, documentation standards, and reporting timelines. Reviews work for accuracy and compliance with OSRAP and federal guidance. Serves as a resource for questions related to cost classification and LaGov navigation.
Location: Office of Secretary / Fiscal Services / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment
Cost Center: 3071210102
Position Number(s): 50691828, 50691833
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Accountant 1, 2, 3, or 4 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.
Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER):
Accountant 1 - $21.63 hr / $1,730.40 bi-weekly
Accountant 2 - $23.14 hr / $1,851.20 bi-weekly
Accountant 3 - $26.50 hr / $2,120.00 bi-weeklyAccountant 4 - $30.35 hr / $2,120.00 bi-weekly
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 the position 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.
Contact Information:
Paul Tran
Paul.Tran3@la.gov
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
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Salary : $3,749 - $6,566
