ACCOUNTANT 1 - WAE

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Louisiana Housing Corporation in Baton Rouge is seeking a part-time Accountant to process transactions, post ledger entries, and track funding, applying GAAP and GAAS as required.

A bachelor’s degree with accounting hours, CPA, or equivalent experience are among acceptable qualifications; the position is a part-time Classified WAE limited to 1,245 hours per year, with starting hourly pay varying by experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP/GAAS and other accounting standards.
• Experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking.
• Ability to manage invoices, requisitions, budgets, and funding tracking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Proofreads and corrects new bond issues; sets up accounts and spreadsheets to track issues.
• Maintains MRB cash management records: funds received and disbursed by source.
• Reviews bank statements to ensure liquidity and debt service compliance; rebate calculations.
• Processes invoices/requisitions with proper receipts, budget approvals, and authorization.
• Verifies budgets for available funding using spreadsheets and program software.
• Prepares, submits, and records draws/billing/receipts for operating and programmatic revenue and expenses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's with 24 accounting hours

Bachelor's in accounting/finance/BDM etc.

Advanced degree in accounting/finance/MBAs

CPA license

Experience substitution policy (30 hours = 1 year)

Job description

This is a part-time position with the Louisiana Housing Corporation.

At Louisiana Housing Corporation, our mission is to ensure that every Louisiana resident is granted an opportunity to obtain safe, affordable, energy-efficient housing. We are transforming communities and changing lives. Each day, this ongoing challenge is met by a dedicated staff of professionals who allocate federal and state funds to help low-to-moderate-income citizens make their housing dreams a reality.

We are looking for a part-time Accountant to join our Louisiana Housing Corporation team. Do you pay attention to detail, are you a problem solver, capable of managing financial statements? This position will process transactions and invoices, post ledger entries, and track funding.

An ideal candidate will be knowledgeable of GAAP, GAAS, and other accounting standards.

• 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.

Job Duties

• Proofreads and gives timely corrective action for new bond issues. Sets up the chart of accounts and spreadsheets to track and record new bond issues.
• Assists in maintaining MRB cash management records, including funds received, funds disbursed by source, and classification of revenues and expenses by funding source.
• Review bank trust statements to analyze if liquid funds will be available for debt service payments, to ensure that Bond Indentures are adhered to, and performs/monitors rebate arbitrage calculations for accuracy.
• Assist with processes for all invoices/requisitions, verifying receipt of goods/services, budget approval, and the proper authorization, approval, and support.
• Verifies administrative and program budgets for available funding using spreadsheets and program software.
• Assist in preparing, submitting, and recording draws/billing/receipts for operating and programmatic revenue and expenses in accordance with agreements.

Position-specific Information

Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a part‑time Classified WAE, limited to 1,245 working hours in a 12 month period. Starting Hourly Pay varies, depending on experience.

Work Schedule: Part‑time

Information to support your eligibility for this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

All candidates for hire must undergo a drug screening and complete a background screening.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Louisiana Housing Corporation

2415 Quail Drive

Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Human Resources Department

[e-mail]

Louisiana Housing Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. LHC does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.