<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>Step into a high-impact leadership role at the heart of Louisiana's healthcare financing! As Manager of the Fiscal Intermediary Unit with the Louisiana Department of Health, you'll oversee complex Medicaid accounting operations that support timely payments to more than 85,000 providers statewide. In this dynamic position, you'll guide critical financial processes, interpret federal and state regulations, lead a dedicated team, and help safeguard the integrity of a multi-billion-dollar program that serves communities across Louisiana.</p> <p>Seven 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 plus four years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR</p> <p>A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus four years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR</p> <p>A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics plus four years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR</p> <p>An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics plus three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR</p> <p>Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license plus two years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking.</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>Reviews rejected MMIS transactions, ensures corrections are processed through ISIS, and prepares journal vouchers to resolve expenditure discrepancies </li><li>Performs monthly reconciliation between the Medical Escrow Reconciliation System and the state accounting system (AFS) and prepares required financial reports </li><li>Provides statewide and nationwide support to Medicaid providers by resolving account status inquiries </li><li>Assigns work and special projects to staff, reviews output for accuracy and timeliness, and provides guidance on policies and procedures </li><li>Monitors unit productivity and quality, identifies operational issues, and recommends process improvements to leadership </li><li>Implements and oversees internal controls for payment, receivable, and financial transaction interfaces across MMIS and state accounting systems </li><li>Manages daily operations and accounting activities of the Fiscal Intermediary Unit to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency </li></ul> <p>Position-Specific Details:</p> <p>Location: Office of Secretary / Fiscal Services Baton Rouge / East Baton Rouge Parish</p> <p>Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment and Promotional appointment </p> <p>Cost Center: 3071050702</p> <p>Position Number(s): 120101</p> <p>Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rate (SER)</p> <p>Accountant Manager 1 - $30.43 hr / $ 2,434.40 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>Contact Information:</p> <p>Patricia Walker</p> <p>Patricia.Walker.DCFS@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>