Detail‑Driven Accounting Technician — Financial Operations

Talentify; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Insurance is seeking an Accounting Technician to join the Office of Management & Finance/Fiscal Division. The role involves processing vendor invoices, maintaining financial records, and supporting accounts payable operations to ensure accurate and timely payments.

The position offers a four-year job appointment with compensation determined by qualifications and experience within the established pay range; no Civil Service exam is required.

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.

Job description

Louisiana Department of Insurance is seeking an Accounting Technician to join the Office of Management & Finance/Fiscal Division. The role involves processing vendor invoices, maintaining financial records, and supporting accounts payable operations to ensure accurate and timely payments.

The position offers a four-year job appointment with compensation determined by qualifications and experience within the established pay range; no Civil Service exam is required.