State of Louisiana
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 incumbent 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
Qualifications
Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking;
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in accounting;
A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting;
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics;
An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics;
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 toward 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 Duties Accounts Receivable 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 the 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.
Billing 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.
Cash Management 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.
Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.
Position‑Specific Details Appointment Type This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee. A permanent status employee may be required to serve a new probationary period in lieu of promotion.
Career Progression This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as an Accountant 1, 2, or 3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Compensation Special Entrance Rate (SER):
Accountant 1: $1,730.40 biweekly
Accountant 2: $1,851.20 biweekly
Accountant 3: $2,120.00 biweekly
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.
A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions, including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre‑employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E‑verify system.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
Contact Information For further information about this posting, please contact:
Erica R. Gay HR Specialist Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources email: Erica.Gay@la.gov
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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
Qualifications
Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking;
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in accounting;
A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting;
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics;
An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics;
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 toward 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 Duties Accounts Receivable 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 the 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.
Billing 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.
Cash Management 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.
Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.
Position‑Specific Details Appointment Type This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee. A permanent status employee may be required to serve a new probationary period in lieu of promotion.
Career Progression This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as an Accountant 1, 2, or 3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Compensation Special Entrance Rate (SER):
Accountant 1: $1,730.40 biweekly
Accountant 2: $1,851.20 biweekly
Accountant 3: $2,120.00 biweekly
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.
A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions, including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre‑employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E‑verify system.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
Contact Information For further information about this posting, please contact:
Erica R. Gay HR Specialist Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources email: Erica.Gay@la.gov
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