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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.

• 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.

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.

• Prepare, review, and maintain financial reports, records, and accounting documentation.
• Monitor, reconcile, and track revenues, expenditures, budgets, and related fiscal transactions.
• Process and review financial information for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Assist with account reconciliations, audits, financial analysis, and fiscal reporting activities.
• Maintain organized fiscal records and documentation while handling confidential financial information appropriately.
• Communicate professionally with agency staff, vendors, auditors, and other stakeholders regarding fiscal and accounting matters.
• Review purchases, invoices, contracts, or payment-related documentation for compliance and accuracy.
• Utilize accounting systems, spreadsheets, and other financial software to support fiscal operations and reporting.
• Assist with budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, and financial forecasting activities.
• Participate in training and ongoing learning related to accounting procedures, financial systems, and state fiscal policies.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Division/

Location:

Office of Management & Finance/Fiscal Affairs Division

Appointment Type: Position will be filled as a 4 year Job Appointment and may later be converted to a probational appointment.

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Accountant 1, 2, or 3, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Compensation: The salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience within the established pay range.

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. 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.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

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Up to six weeks paid parental leave

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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.

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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others