ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

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Louisiana Works is seeking an Accounting Technician for the Office of Workers' Compensation Administration in Baton Rouge, LA. The role supports accounting operations, audits financial activity, and ensures accurate reimbursement processing within a state government framework.

Location is Baton Rouge; appointment type includes probational/detail options, with a special entrance rate of $18.90 per hour ($3,276 monthly).

Competenze

• Three years of experience or training in accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, or financial operations or computations.

Mansioni

• Input validated payments into the database and distribute with explanations of non-eligible items.
• Audit claim documentation submitted by legal defense counsel.
• Calculate total reimbursement amounts owed.
• Process check requests for legal settlements and maintain reimbursement diaries.
• Coordinate with OSRAP to resolve outstanding check issues and reissue as needed

Conoscenze

Accounting

Auditing

Bookkeeping

Financial operations

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Accounting Technician

Office of Workers Compensation

Location: East Baton Rouge Parish

Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone.

Learn More About Louisiana Works

About This Job

The Office of Workers' Compensation Administration (OWCA) in Louisiana oversees the enforcement and administration of workers' compensation laws, aiming to support early return-to-work efforts and improve workplace safety. The department manages disputed claims, conducts hearings, reviews medical treatment disputes, and investigates fraud through collaborative efforts like the GAME ON task force.

This position supports the mission of the Second Injury Board (SIB) in accordance with La. R.S. 23:1371.A by helping encourage the employment of individuals with disabilities through financial oversight of employer and insurer reimbursements. The incumbent monitors, audits, and manages the financial operations of a fund exceeding $40 million, ensuring compliance with procedures related to annual assessments, benefit reimbursements, claim settlements, and financial reporting. The position performs complex financial reviews, coordinates disbursements, and provides technical guidance to staff. Additionally, it serves as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding accounting and financial matters.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience or training in accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, or financial operations or computations.

Experience Substitution

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Job Duties

• Input validated payments into the database and distribute with explanations of non-eligible items.
• Audit claim documentation submitted by legal defense counsel.
• Calculate total reimbursement amounts owed.
• Process check requests for legal settlements and maintain reimbursement diaries.
• Coordinate with OSRAP to resolve outstanding check issues and reissue as needed

Position Specific Details

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of the following;

Accounting Technician: $ 18.90 Hourly Rate / $ 3,276.00 Monthly Rate

Contact Information

Kedrick Kennedy

[e-mail]

TDD# 800-259-5154.

Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency that serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage: More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others