State of Louisiana
Overview
Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services headquarters offices, Baton Rouge, LA. This position is located in the Office of the Undersecretary - Fiscal Services. At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all. This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential. Why work for DOC?
Culture:
DOC values and supports employees through recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
Growth:
Professional growth is encouraged through numerous avenues.
Benefits:
A generous benefits package including a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance (available post retirement), at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over, paid or time-off accrued for hours over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, and alternate work schedules. Some positions may offer 4/10’s depending on policy requirements.
Please visit our website to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.
Role Summary
This role serves as the main financial liaison and supervises all financial activities related to the Grant Financial Management Program within the Department. It also manages accounts receivable, oversees revenue reporting and analysis for the entire Department, and handles special accounting projects as required. The role offers opportunities to collaborate across multiple departments and gain insight into various facets of the agency through grant-related work, including coordinating special projects to support strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
Communicates with the Grants Administrator to discuss grant budgets, indirect costs, and discrepancies related to grant expenditures or reimbursement requests.
Prepare Monthly Revenue Reports.
Bill the Department’s monthly Accounts Receivable.
Apply knowledge in Excel and perform data tracking and reporting to support programs.
Support independent thinking and collaboration with the Accounts Payable and Special Project Director; the CFO.
Support grants-related activities and cross-department coordination as needed.
Qualifications
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 is 120 semester hours (up to four years).
Position Details Appointment Type:
PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE
Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to permanent promotion.
This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as temporary, conversion to a probational appointment may occur if a permanent position becomes available.
Compensation This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) at each level. Salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Accountant 1 SER: $21.63 per hour
Accountant 2 SER: $23.14 per hour
Accountant 3 SER: $26.50 per hour
Accountant 4 SER: $30.35 per hour
Career Progression Group ACCOUNTANT 1, 2, 3, or 4. Salary depends on level of experience.
Filled at the highest level of experience of the selected applicant.
To see minimum qualifications and salary ranges, see the job posting links.
Other Important Information
Applicants must authorize the HR Office to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment, by answering YES to the PREA question.
Any degree, certificate, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
Any qualifying experience based on college credit/hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
This is a 24-hour facility; applicants may be required to work shift work.
This Agency is a Drug-Free Workplace.
How to Apply No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy. To apply, click the “Apply” link and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future opportunities. Applicants should check the status of their application in the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on the application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
There is no guarantee that everyone who applies will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date to make a hiring decision. For other postings, see HERE.
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor, including disability.
Contact Megan Coco
Human Resources Department
HeadquartersPEEmployees@la.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services headquarters offices, Baton Rouge, LA. This position is located in the Office of the Undersecretary - Fiscal Services. At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all. This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential. Why work for DOC?
Culture:
DOC values and supports employees through recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
Growth:
Professional growth is encouraged through numerous avenues.
Benefits:
A generous benefits package including a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance (available post retirement), at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over, paid or time-off accrued for hours over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, and alternate work schedules. Some positions may offer 4/10’s depending on policy requirements.
Please visit our website to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.
Role Summary
This role serves as the main financial liaison and supervises all financial activities related to the Grant Financial Management Program within the Department. It also manages accounts receivable, oversees revenue reporting and analysis for the entire Department, and handles special accounting projects as required. The role offers opportunities to collaborate across multiple departments and gain insight into various facets of the agency through grant-related work, including coordinating special projects to support strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
Communicates with the Grants Administrator to discuss grant budgets, indirect costs, and discrepancies related to grant expenditures or reimbursement requests.
Prepare Monthly Revenue Reports.
Bill the Department’s monthly Accounts Receivable.
Apply knowledge in Excel and perform data tracking and reporting to support programs.
Support independent thinking and collaboration with the Accounts Payable and Special Project Director; the CFO.
Support grants-related activities and cross-department coordination as needed.
Qualifications
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 is 120 semester hours (up to four years).
Position Details Appointment Type:
PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE
Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to permanent promotion.
This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as temporary, conversion to a probational appointment may occur if a permanent position becomes available.
Compensation This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) at each level. Salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Accountant 1 SER: $21.63 per hour
Accountant 2 SER: $23.14 per hour
Accountant 3 SER: $26.50 per hour
Accountant 4 SER: $30.35 per hour
Career Progression Group ACCOUNTANT 1, 2, 3, or 4. Salary depends on level of experience.
Filled at the highest level of experience of the selected applicant.
To see minimum qualifications and salary ranges, see the job posting links.
Other Important Information
Applicants must authorize the HR Office to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment, by answering YES to the PREA question.
Any degree, certificate, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
Any qualifying experience based on college credit/hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
This is a 24-hour facility; applicants may be required to work shift work.
This Agency is a Drug-Free Workplace.
How to Apply No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy. To apply, click the “Apply” link and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future opportunities. Applicants should check the status of their application in the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on the application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
There is no guarantee that everyone who applies will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date to make a hiring decision. For other postings, see HERE.
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor, including disability.
Contact Megan Coco
Human Resources Department
HeadquartersPEEmployees@la.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr