ACCOUNTANT 1 0R 2

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension plan

Health insurance

Paid holidays and leave

Alternative work schedules

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections – Corrections Services in Baton Rouge is seeking an experienced accountant to manage multi‑jurisdictional financial operations and contracts, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate revenue recognition across institutional cost centers.

The role features advancement opportunities, a competitive SER pay structure, and a collaborative work environment within a 24‑hour facility, with a strong emphasis on integrity and public service.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking.
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in accounting.
• A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics.
• An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics.
• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

Responsibilities

• Manages multi-jurisdictional financial operations, systems integrity, and contract administration across institutional cost centers in strict compliance with GAAP, state fiscal regulations, and tax laws.
• Oversees the comprehensive accounting lifecycle for livestock and agricultural commodity revenue, ensuring precise transaction tracking and inventory valuation across dual-system frameworks (LaGOV and JD Edwards).

Job description

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS – PRISON ENTERPRISES

Baton Rouge, LA

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

Oversees the Prison Enterprises accounts receivable operations across multiple institutional cost centers. Ensures complete system integrity by utilizing advanced reconciliation methodologies, monitoring internal controls, and maintaining strict compliance with GAAP, state fiscal regulations, and agency policies.

Why work for DOC?

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.

• Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.

• Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.

• Three years of 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.

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.

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

Job Duties:

• Manages multi-jurisdictional financial operations, systems integrity, and contract administration across institutional cost centers in strict compliance with GAAP, state fiscal regulations, and tax laws. Directs advanced auditing, exceptions reporting, and corrective action for accounts receivable and logistics data to ensure accurate revenue recognition and billing precision.
• Oversees the comprehensive accounting lifecycle for livestock and agricultural commodity revenue, ensuring precise transaction tracking and inventory valuation across dual-system frameworks (LaGOV and JD Edwards). Manages core financial operations—including cash receipts, Treasury deposits, and interagency transfers—while upholding data integrity through advanced general ledger reconciliation and internal audit readiness. Serves as a key technical liaison to cross-functional accounting management, state auditors, and external stakeholders to resolve complex discrepancies and enforce regulatory compliance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Prison Enterprises is an agency of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, charged with the oversight and management of industrial and agricultural operations involving approximately 1,100 inmates. The Division of Prison Enterprises is a diversified agency composed of more than 40 industrial manufacturing, agricultural, retail, service, and support units at various locations throughout the state. It operates entirely on self-generated revenues with a current annual operating budget of over $37 million. Purchases for manufacturing, supplies, inventories, and fixed assets exceed $29 million annually. Inventory values of these operations currently exceed $6 million and fixed assets exceed $16 million with retained earnings exceeding $14 million.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type:PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

• Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
• An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
• This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

Compensation:

These position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) at each level. However, the salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

• Accountant 1 has an SER of $21.63 per hour
• Accountant 2 has an SER of $23.14 per hour

Career Progression Group: ACCOUNTANT 1 OR 2

• Filled at the highest level of experience of the selected applicant.
• Salary depends on level of experience.

Other Important Information

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
• This is a 24-hour facility.
• This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Megan Coco

Human Resources Department

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