Grant Accounting Specialist: Federal & State Funding

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is seeking an experienced Accountant 3 to manage federal and state grant accounting within the Financial Services Section. The role focuses on grant billing, reimbursements, and reporting, ensuring compliance with funding requirements while supporting DOTD's transportation programs.

Ideal candidates possess substantial accounting experience, CPA or advanced degree, and strong analytical skills to handle complex financial transactions and

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking.
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus accounting hours and two years in relevant fields.
• Bachelor’s degree with accounting hours plus two years in accounting/auditing/financial ops.
• CPA license or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records and prepare financial reports for federal and state grant programs.
• Research budgets to determine funding availability and reporting requirements.
• Prepare quarterly and annual federal financial reports and grant documents.
• Process grant billings, reimbursements, and journal entries in LaGov/SAP.
• Reconcile grant receivables, expenditures, and general ledger accounts.
• Monitor grant-related transactions and assist with compliance.

Skills

Accounting

Auditing

Financial operations

Payroll

Banking

CPA license

Education

Bachelor's degree with accounting hours

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/BA

Advanced degree in accounting/finance/business administration

CPA or advanced degree in relevant fields

Tools

LaGov/SAP

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is seeking an experienced Accountant 3 to manage federal and state grant accounting within the Financial Services Section. The role focuses on grant billing, reimbursements, and reporting, ensuring compliance with funding requirements while supporting DOTD's transportation programs.

Ideal candidates possess substantial accounting experience, CPA or advanced degree, and strong analytical skills to handle complex financial transactions and