Accounting Specialist Technician

About This Job

At the Department of Public Safety – Office of Management and Finance (DPS-OMF), our mission is to provide effective management and support services in an efficient and professional manner to all agencies within the Department of Public Safety
- Public Safety Services and to public and private entities.

• Communicating Effectively:
  The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Focusing on Customers:
  The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
• Displaying Professionalism:
  The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.

If you're compassionate, organized, and thrive in a people-centered environment, this could be the opportunity for you!

One year of experience or training in accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, or financial operations or computations.

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

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

Job Duties and Other Information

• Reviews and approves records of financial transactions, including invoices and/or deposit information relative to collections, refunds, accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure accuracy and completeness of calculations, legitimacy of transactions, and proper authorization.
• Verifies calculations to balance receipts; makes bank deposits; prepares reports on revenue for upper management; issues checks and assists in reconciling bank statements/accounts.
• Answer incoming calls, route messages, and provide general information.
• Prepares collections for deposit and prepares a refund request for Accountant approval.
• Responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable functions in Lagov, SRM, IMS, and CRAS.
• Support the team with everyday office tasks like data entry, filing, mail distribution, and general support.
• Confers with the general public, Department Managers/Supervisors/Employees, and vendors to obtain information and answer questions in complex matters and provide pertinent information and data.
• Responsible for posting and journalizing for a large number of complex accounts, including contracts, revenue and receivables, many of which are highly sensitive in nature (billings for State Police, Criminal History checks, Motor Vehicle NSF’s, etc.)

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Accounting Specialist 1, 2, or technician, depending on qualifications.

Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday
- Friday.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Joel Sunsin

DPS/Human Resources/Human Resources Analyst B

7979 Independence Blvd Ste 201

Baton Rouge, LA, 70808

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.

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at /

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

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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…