Accounting Technician

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Insurance is seeking an Accounting Technician to join the Office of Management & Finance/Fiscal Division. The role supports accounts payable processing, financial reporting, and fiscal compliance, handling invoices, reconciliations, and keeping accurate records under agency policies.

The position will be filled as a four-year job appointment. No civil service exam is required, and the incumbent will contribute to timely payments and reliable financial operations for

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Accounting

Invoice processing

Reconciliation

Financial reporting

Vendor communication

Job description

About This Job

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!

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 Specification

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

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

As an Accounting Technician in the Office of Management & Finance/Fiscal Division, you will/may:

• 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.

Contact Information

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.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service.

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 – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• 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