Accounting Technician

Insurance-Commissioner of Insurance; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Insurance in Baton Rouge is seeking an Accounting Technician to support the Office of Management & Finance/Fiscal Division. You will process vendor invoices, manage payments, and maintain accurate accounting records to help ensure proper use of agency funds.

The role includes reviewing invoices for compliance, preparing financial reports, posting journal entries, and assisting audits.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience or training in accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, or financial operations or computations.
• Every 30 semester hours earned can substitute for one year of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and enter payment information into the financial system.
• Review invoices and supporting documents for compliance with policies and regulations.
• Reconcile payments and financial records; resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare financial reports, spreadsheets, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with posting and journalizing financial transactions.
• Communicate with vendors and agency staff regarding payments.
• Support accounts payable operations and fiscal processes.
• Apply accounting principles and procurement requirements in daily duties.
• Assist with special projects, audits, and other fiscal activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Office of Management & Finance/Fiscal Division.

Skills

Accounting experience

Bookkeeping

Auditing

Financial operations

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 an Accounting Technician to join the Office of Management & Finance/Fiscal Division. This division is responsible for supporting the agency's financial operations through the processing and management of accounts payable, financial reporting, and fiscal compliance activities. In this role, you will assist with invoice processing, payment reconciliations, financial recordkeeping, and other accounting functions that help ensure the efficient and accurate administration of agency funds. If you are detail-oriented, enjoy working with financial data, and are committed to accuracy and accountability, we encourage you to apply!

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.

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

Job Duties:

• Process vendor invoices and enter payment information into the agency's financial system to support timely and accurate payments.
• Review invoices and supporting documentation to ensure expenditures comply with agency policies, state regulations, and accounting requirements.
• Reconcile payments and financial records, researching and resolving discrepancies when necessary.
• Prepare financial reports, spreadsheets, and supporting schedules used by agency management and accounting staff.
• Assist with maintaining accurate accounting records, including posting and journalizing financial transactions.
• Communicate with vendors and agency staff regarding invoice status, payment processing, and other fiscal matters.
• Support the agency's accounts payable operations by ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Apply accounting principles, procurement requirements, and fiscal policies in the performance of daily duties.
• Assist with special projects, audits, and other fiscal activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties in support of the Office of Management & Finance/Fiscal Division and the Louisiana Department of Insurance.

Position-Specific Details:

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

Appointment Type: Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position will be filled as an Accounting Technician and will be filled as a four-year job appointment.

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

NO CIVIL SERVICE exam is required to be considered for this vacancy.

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.