<p>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.</p> <p>Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health</p> <p>Join the Louisiana Department of Health's Payment Management team and play a key role in supporting the financial operations of Louisiana's largest state agency with a budget exceeding $14 billion. This exciting accounting opportunity offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment processing statewide travel and petty cash transactions, collaborating with agencies across LDH, and utilizing the LaGov ERP system to ensure compliance with state and federal travel guidelines. If you are detail-oriented, enjoy problem-solving, and thrive in a position with independence and impact, we encourage you to apply!</p> <p>Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR</p> <p>Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in accounting; OR</p> <p>A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting; OR</p> <p>A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics; OR</p> <p>An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR</p> <p>Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.</p> <p>EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Audits and processes employee travel reimbursements, contract travel reimbursements, and other business-related travel expenses in LaGov ERP, SharePoint, and other financial systems.  </li><li>Reviews travel requests and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with Louisiana State Travel Guide PPM49, LDH policies, and state and federal regulations. </li><li>Provides guidance and customer support to LDH employees and external partners regarding travel procedures, reimbursement requirements, and policy compliance.  </li><li>Performs monthly audits of LDH Controlled Billed Account (CBA) and Corporate Travel Card activity to monitor compliance and identify potential fraudulent activity.  </li><li>Conducts accounting research and analysis, maintains accurate financial records and reports, and implements necessary process adjustments to improve accuracy and efficiency.  </li><li>Collaborates with state agencies, auditors, financial officials, and LDH leadership regarding departmental financial operations, travel policies, and compliance matters.  </li><li>Develops and maintains desk procedures, identifies process deficiencies or weaknesses, and assists with special projects and other assigned duties. </li></ul> <p>Position-Specific Details:</p> <p>Location:  Office of the Secretary / Fiscal Services / East Baton Rouge Parish</p> <p>Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)</p> <p>Cost Center:  3071050703</p> <p>Position Number(s):  50587987</p> <p>Career Progression:  This position may be filled as an Accountant 1, 2, or 3 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.</p> <p>Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER):</p> <p>Accountant 1 - $21.63 hr / $1,730.40 bi-weekly</p> <p>Accountant 2 - $23.14 hr / $1,851.20 bi-weekly</p> <p>Accountant 3 - $26.50 hr / $2,120.00 bi-weekly</p> <p>How To Apply:</p> <p>No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.</p> <p>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. </p> <ul> <li>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. </li></ul> <p>For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE.</p> <p>Contact Information:</p> <p>Deanda Thymes</p> <p>Deanda.Thymes@la.gov</p> <p>LA Department of Health (LDH)</p> <p>Division of Human Resources</p> <p>PO Box 4818</p> <p>Baton Rouge, LA 70821</p> <p>225-342-6477</p> <p>This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.</p> <p>LDH supports Louisiana's commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.</p> <p>Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.</p> <p>LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.</p>