Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

The Division of Administration/Office of Group Benefits has a vacancy.

The Group Benefits Accountant 3 reports to the Accountant Manager 2. Due to the complexity of the agencies serviced by the Office of Group Benefits (OGB), the agency requires various and diverse projects and programs for billing, collection, accounts receivable, disbursements, and financial statement preparation. The accounting activities performed by all OGB accountants are complex in nature and cover functions including cash and revenue management, cash disbursements, preparation of financial statements and reports.

The incumbents will exercise independent judgment and discretion in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

The Division of Administration is the state government’s management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following:

• Overseeing the state’s capital construction program
• Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
• Development of the state budget
• Providing technology services
• Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
• Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes

• Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR
• Six years of full‑time experience in any field plus twenty‑four semester hours in accounting; OR
• A bachelor’s degree with twenty‑four semester hours in accounting; OR
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics; OR
• An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR
• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full‑time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Responsible for the maintenance and collection of accounts receivable for statewide services provided by the Division of Administration. The accounts receivable consists of $1.65 billion annually in revenue for agencies served by the Division of Administration. Responsibility includes maintaining accounts receivable activity.

Audits, analyzes, and reconciles all accounts to ensure the billed amount equals the amount received. Ensures payment amounts and adjustments are posted correctly.

With regard to the Office of Group Benefits, the incumbent reconciles the billed premium to the payment received. Discrepancies are researched and when necessary, letters must be sent to plan members and agencies. Discrepancies must be monitored for a period of 45 days at which time a collection letter must be sent to the plan member and the agencies.

Responsible for maintaining databases and spreadsheets required for management, billing, and statistical reporting of services provided to state agencies. Researches and verifies charges for payment reconciliation.

Consults with agencies where questions or differences occur, and gathers data to be used in analyzing billing. Makes recommendations relevant to the appropriate solution.

Monitors and warrants funds received.

Interacts routinely with interested parties in the exchange of pertinent information or financial status related to the Division of Administration or any agency or program serviced by the Office of Group Benefits. Interacts with agency program managers, internal and external auditors, federal, state, local and private grant program staff, fiscal and budget personnel and DOA staff and management.

All other duties as assigned.

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This vacancy will be filled by a new hire…