Accountant 1/2/3

Insurance-Commissioner of Insurance; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Insurance is seeking an Accountant 1/2/3 to support financial reporting, reconciliation, budgeting and expenditure tracking in the Office of Management & Finance/Fiscal Affairs Division. The role requires substantive accounting experience or credentials and may involve CPA considerations.

Appointment type is Probational, with progression to Accountant 1, 2, or 3 based on qualifications. Salary will be set within the established pay range, in Baton Rouge, LA.

Qualifications

• Three years of accounting/audit/financial operations experience or equivalent.
• 0
• Six years of full-time experience plus accounting hours or an accounting degree.
• Bachelor’s in accounting/finance or related field with required hours.
• CPA license is a qualifying credential.
• Advanced degree in related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and maintain financial reports, records, and accounting documentation.
• Monitor, reconcile, and track revenues, expenditures, budgets, and related fiscal transactions.
• Process and review financial information for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with policies.
• Assist with account reconciliations, audits, financial analysis, and fiscal reporting activities.
• Maintain organized fiscal records and documentation while handling confidential financial information.
• Communicate professionally with agency staff, vendors, auditors, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Accounting

Auditing

Financial operations

Payroll

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in accounting

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics

Advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics

CPA license

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus 24 semester hours in accounting

Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking

Tools

Accounting software

Spreadsheets

Financial software

Job description

The mission of the Department of Insurance is to enforce the insurance laws and regulations of the state impartially, honestly and expeditiously.

The Louisiana Department of Insurance is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant 1/2/3 to join the Office of Management & Finance/Fiscal Affairs Division. In this position, you will assist with financial reporting, account reconciliation, budget and expenditure tracking, and other fiscal operations that support the agency’s daily business functions. If you enjoy working with financial data, maintaining accurate records, and supporting effective fiscal management in a professional team environment, we encourage you to apply!

• 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.

Job Duties

• Prepare, review, and maintain financial reports, records, and accounting documentation.
• Monitor, reconcile, and track revenues, expenditures, budgets, and related fiscal transactions.
• Process and review financial information for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Assist with account reconciliations, audits, financial analysis, and fiscal reporting activities.
• Maintain organized fiscal records and documentation while handling confidential financial information appropriately.
• Communicate professionally with agency staff, vendors, auditors, and other stakeholders regarding fiscal and accounting matters.
• Review purchases, invoices, contracts, or payment-related documentation for compliance and accuracy.
• Utilize accounting systems, spreadsheets, and other financial software to support fiscal operations and reporting.
• Assist with budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, and financial forecasting activities.
• Participate in training and ongoing learning related to accounting procedures, financial systems, and state fiscal policies.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Position-Specific Details

Division/Location: Office of Management & Finance/Fiscal Affairs Division

Appointment Type: Probational

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Accountant 1, 2, or 3, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Compensation: The salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience within the established pay range.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Dr. Phillip Donagriche

Human Resources Division

Louisiana Department of Insurance

P.O. Box 94214

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

[e-mail]

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