The Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for an Accountant Technician in the Administrative Services Division. Salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected.

The position will be domiciled in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check, drug testing, and reference verifications.

To Apply: Click on the "Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which may be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

Applicants may check the status of their application at any time by selecting the "Application Status" link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings:

• Application Received - Your application has been submitted successfully.
• Evaluating Experience - Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
• Eligible for Consideration - You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for this position.
• Referred to the Hiring Manager for Review - Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview.
• Position Filled - Someone has been selected for the position.
• Position Canceled - The agency has decided not to fill the position.

Resumes will be accepted as an attachment to your application; however, all relevant education and experience must be included at the time you apply.

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 online application. Transcripts may be faxed to (225) 326-6795.

For further information about this vacancy, please contact:

Abby-Grace Zeigler

HR Generalist

ZeiglerA@AG.Louisiana.Gov

The Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• High School diploma or GED required;
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in accounting or bookkeeping;
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or similar);
• Strong Microsoft skills;
• High attention to detail and accuracy;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Examples of Work:

The position of an Accountant Technician in the Administrative Division may consist of, but is not limited to, the following duties:

• Process financial transactions including accounts payable and accounts receivable;
• Reconcile accounts, identify variances, and assist with monthly closing activities;
• Input, audit, and verify accounting data in financial systems;
• Maintain spreadsheets, ledgers, and other financial documentation;
• Assist in budget preparation and expenditure monitoring;
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable financial regulations;
• Verify accuracy of financial documents and entries;
• Support audits and other financial reviews as needed;
• Perform data entry and maintain filing systems for financial documentation;
• Any other additional duties as assigned by supervisors.