Job Description

Accountant 1, 2, 3, or 4 (Grants)

Print (

Apply

?

Accountant 1, 2, 3, or 4 (Grants)

Salary

$3,347.07 - $5,460.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

DENR-OS-2025-205343-MFR

Department

DENR-Office of the Secretary

Opening Date

02/05/2025

Closing Date

2/15/2025 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Supplemental Information

Office of the Secretary - Fiscal Services Division

The Office of the Secretary (OS) is responsible for providing quality fiscal, human resources and administrative services to ensure the achievement of the mission and objectives of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

The Fiscal Services Division of the Office of the Secretary provides complete financial management services for the various offices that make up DNR, constituting four separate budget units. Its functions include annual budget preparation, maintaining accounts reflecting the department's revenues received and costs incurred, and providing financial management reports and advice.

Employees are eligible for flexible work schedules upon hire and up to 2 days of telework after 6 months.

This position offers premium pay

Eligibility Criteria

Premium Pay Rates

Eligible Hours

Accountant 1 through Accountant 4 positions within the Office of the Secretary, Fiscal Division

0 through 2 years: $1.00 per hour

Hours Actually Worked

2 through 4 years: $1.50 per hour 4 years +: $2.00 per hour

LOCATION AND POSITION:

This position is located in the Fiscal Division (Grants) within the Office of the Secretary in Baton Rouge, LA and is under the supervision of the Accountant Manager 1. This position has responsibilities of a complex nature and the incumbent must be knowledgeable and trained to independently apply a variety of managerial, communications, budgetary, and analytical techniques to perform the requirements. Incumbent must also have a knowledge of different software packages including Windows, Word, Excel, as well as LaGov. Incumbent may be required to work some overtime during peak periods. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Post review/approve all federal grant budget applications, requests for budget adjustments and revisions for subrecipients.

• Authorize payments on grant projects.

• Ensures and develops certified assurances and special conditions, with regard to subrecipients, are standard and current across all federal and state programs in DENR.

• Develops policy recommendations for subrecipients regarding issues involved in federal and state grant programs. Interprets federal and state laws, rules and regulations as regards to grants/subrecipients.

• Review/approve subrecipient grant close outs to ensure proper de-obligation of unexpended funds in accordance with federal rules and regulations.

• Collaborate with program managers to develop grant budgets and ensure proper allocation of funds.

• Serves as the primary point of contact for subrecipients regarding financial matters.

• Prepare monthly FFATA report.

• Audit subrecipient financial statements and assist with federal drawdowns and Federal Financial Reports.

• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as may be assigned by the Accountant Manager 1, Accountant Manager 3, Budget Administrator, Deputy Undersecretary and Undersecretary.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Federal Grants is preferred

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Accountant 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications, and job concepts for each level.

Title/Level

Accountant 1

Accountant 2 (

Accountant 3

Accountant 4 (

Pay Level

AS-612 (

AS-613

AS-615 (

AS-617

SER Hourly Range

$19.31 - $31.50

$20.66 - $33.71

$22.82 - $38.59

$25.21 - $44.18

SER Monthly Range

$3,089.60- $5,460

$3,305.60 - $5,843

$3,651.20 - $6,689

$4,369.73 - $7,658

SER Annual Range

$40,164.80 - $65,520

$42,972.80 - $70,117

$47,465.60 - $80,267

$52,436.80 - $91,894

**Note regarding the advertised pay range: TheAccountant 1-4has an established special entrance rate (SER) that is set above the minimum of the pay level and the advertised minimum. The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career andnot the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

This vacancy is being announced as a classified position and is open to all qualified applicants. This position requires the selected applicant to serve a minimum probationary period of twelve (12) months. A current, permanent status state employee may be required to accept a probational appointment in lieu of promotion. Additional Vacancies may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of the closing date.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

No Civil Service test scoreis 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 applications 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.

A copy of your college transcript to verify the specialized degree requirement MUST be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. This may be done by way of an attachment to your online application and/or by fax/mail.Applicants possessing an international degree must submit an equivalency evaluation statement with their application. This may be done by way of an attachment to your online application.

Transcripts can either be mailed or faxed to the Louisiana Department of State Civil Service. Fax: 225-219-1041. Mailing Address: Department of State Civil Service, P.O. Box 94111, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9111.

Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Human Resources

Department of Energy and Natural Resources

PO Box 94396

Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396

Email: DNR-Recruiting@la.gov

The Department of Energy and Natural Resources is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at

The Department of Energy and Natural Resources is a participant in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Job Concepts

Function of Work:

To provide professional accounting services.

Level of Work:

Entry.

Supervision Received:

Generally from higher-level fiscal or administrative supervisor.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Location of Work:

May be used by all state agencies.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from Accountant Technician by presence of professional level accounting duties.

Differs from Accountant 2 in that the duties are less complex. See allocation criteria memo for details.

Examples of Work

Prepares required financial statements and fiscal reports which include the compilation and analysis of data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

Communicates with public and private accountants; state, federal, and independent auditors; banks; brokerage firms; program or management personnel; and vendors for the purpose of providing information and technical assistance needed to resolve problems.

Maintains cash management records, including funds drawn and received, funds disbursed by sources, deposits of funds, issuance of refunds, and classifies revenue as to sources of funding and expenditures as to their nature.

Prepares, monitors, reconciles, audits, and forecasts revenues, expenditures, and budgets.

Reviews and approves purchases and contracts.

Participates in the development of new accounting techniques in the design and implementation of accounting subsystems, compilation of manuals for accounting and computer application, and preparing managerial reports.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 ( Retirement\ System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (

• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others

  01

Do you possess 24 semester hours in accounting from a regionally accredited college?

• Yes

• No

  02

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

03

Do you have a current certified public accountant (CPA) certificate?

• Yes

• No

  04

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

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

Apply

Please verify your email addressVerify Email

Job Tags

Remote job, Hourly pay, Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Christmas work, New year, Flexible hours,

Similar Jobs