State of Louisiana
Salary :
$3,749.20 - $6,566.00 Monthly Location :
Baton Rouge, LA Job Type:
Classified Job Number:
TRSL_091025_AH Department:
Teachers' Retirement System of LA Division:
Employer Services Opening Date:
09/10/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
About this Job Why work for TRSL? Service - All Louisianans have benefited from teachers that inspire and encourage us. At TRSL we give back to our state's teachers by providing retirement security and excellent service. Culture - We value and support employees through open communication, professional development, recognition, and by creating a sense of community. Growth - TRSL encourages professional growth in a number of ways including professional development plans and career progression groups through SCS. We also offer financial assistance for professional certifications and postsecondary/graduate-level courses. Benefits - TRSL offers a generous benefits package including: a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post-retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, etc. Location - TRSL is conveniently located near the I-10 / I-12 split on Essen Lane, away from the congestion of downtown Baton Rouge. The Accountant will assist the Accountant Manager 1 and serves as a technical specialist and is responsible for leading the accounting functions associated with the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) program, including all aspects of ORP eligibility and contribution reporting. Minimum 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 allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:
This position will, but is not limited to:
Serving as an assistant to the Accountant Manager 1. Acting as a technical specialist in accounting functions. Leading the accounting operations for the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) program. Managing all aspects of ORP eligibility and contribution reporting. Position Specific Details: Appointment Type:
Probational, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to accept a Probational Appointment. Compensation:
This position has a
Special Entrance Rate (SER)
as follows : If filled as an Accountant 1 - $1,730.40 bi-weekly If filled as an Accountant 2 - $1,851.20 bi-weekly
If filled as an Accountant 3 - $2,120.00 bi-weekly
If filled as an Accountant 4 - $2,428.00 bi-weekly
Career
Progression Group:
This position may be filled as an Accountant 1, Accountant 2, Accountant 3, or How to Apply
No Civil Service test score
is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *
Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Applicants with international degrees must provide an equivalency evaluation and a copy of their transcripts at the time of application.
For further information about this vacancy contact: Aricka Hart - Human Resources Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana P.O. Box 94123 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 Ph: 225-925-6900 Fax: 225-922-2579 Email: Additional TRSL Job Postings can be found . All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system. TRSL is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, TRSL is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor. TRSL is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for 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: Insurance Coverage
More information can be found at
Parental Leave
- Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at
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 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.
Retirement - 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
01
Would you consider your math skills to be above average, average, or below average? Additionally, please describe your work-related math experience. 02
How would you describe your level of proficiency using and creating spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel? Please provide examples of how you have used Excel to analyze large sets of data and the complexity of spreadsheet you have created. 03
Do you have experience with accounting or accounting-adjacent functions such as journal entries, calculating overpayments and/or repayments, etc.?
Yes No
04
Do you possess 24 semester hours in accounting from a regionally accredited college?
Yes No
05
If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered 'no,' type N/A. Example: ACCT 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 hrs - LSU 06
Do you have a current certified public accountant (CPA) certificate?
Yes No
07
If you answered yes to the previous question, please list your certification number, issue date, and expiration date. If no, please type N/A. Required Question
$3,749.20 - $6,566.00 Monthly Location :
Baton Rouge, LA Job Type:
Classified Job Number:
TRSL_091025_AH Department:
Teachers' Retirement System of LA Division:
Employer Services Opening Date:
09/10/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
About this Job Why work for TRSL? Service - All Louisianans have benefited from teachers that inspire and encourage us. At TRSL we give back to our state's teachers by providing retirement security and excellent service. Culture - We value and support employees through open communication, professional development, recognition, and by creating a sense of community. Growth - TRSL encourages professional growth in a number of ways including professional development plans and career progression groups through SCS. We also offer financial assistance for professional certifications and postsecondary/graduate-level courses. Benefits - TRSL offers a generous benefits package including: a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post-retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, etc. Location - TRSL is conveniently located near the I-10 / I-12 split on Essen Lane, away from the congestion of downtown Baton Rouge. The Accountant will assist the Accountant Manager 1 and serves as a technical specialist and is responsible for leading the accounting functions associated with the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) program, including all aspects of ORP eligibility and contribution reporting. Minimum 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 allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:
This position will, but is not limited to:
Serving as an assistant to the Accountant Manager 1. Acting as a technical specialist in accounting functions. Leading the accounting operations for the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) program. Managing all aspects of ORP eligibility and contribution reporting. Position Specific Details: Appointment Type:
Probational, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to accept a Probational Appointment. Compensation:
This position has a
Special Entrance Rate (SER)
as follows : If filled as an Accountant 1 - $1,730.40 bi-weekly If filled as an Accountant 2 - $1,851.20 bi-weekly
If filled as an Accountant 3 - $2,120.00 bi-weekly
If filled as an Accountant 4 - $2,428.00 bi-weekly
Career
Progression Group:
This position may be filled as an Accountant 1, Accountant 2, Accountant 3, or How to Apply
No Civil Service test score
is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *
Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Applicants with international degrees must provide an equivalency evaluation and a copy of their transcripts at the time of application.
For further information about this vacancy contact: Aricka Hart - Human Resources Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana P.O. Box 94123 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 Ph: 225-925-6900 Fax: 225-922-2579 Email: Additional TRSL Job Postings can be found . All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system. TRSL is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, TRSL is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor. TRSL is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for 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: Insurance Coverage
More information can be found at
Parental Leave
- Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at
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 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.
Retirement - 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
01
Would you consider your math skills to be above average, average, or below average? Additionally, please describe your work-related math experience. 02
How would you describe your level of proficiency using and creating spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel? Please provide examples of how you have used Excel to analyze large sets of data and the complexity of spreadsheet you have created. 03
Do you have experience with accounting or accounting-adjacent functions such as journal entries, calculating overpayments and/or repayments, etc.?
Yes No
04
Do you possess 24 semester hours in accounting from a regionally accredited college?
Yes No
05
If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered 'no,' type N/A. Example: ACCT 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 hrs - LSU 06
Do you have a current certified public accountant (CPA) certificate?
Yes No
07
If you answered yes to the previous question, please list your certification number, issue date, and expiration date. If no, please type N/A. Required Question