Office of Workers’ Compensation
The Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) is seeking an Accounting Technician to join the Office of Workers' Compensation. The Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration (OWCA) in Louisiana oversees the enforcement and administration of workers’ compensation laws, aiming to support early return-to-work efforts and improve workplace safety. The department manages disputed claims, conducts hearings, reviews medical treatment disputes, and investigates fraud through collaborative efforts like the GAME ON task force. The OWCA also provides OSHA consultation services to high-risk industries, while Records management maintains detailed records and reporting systems, including electronic submissions of injury reports. Additionally, OWCA conducts financial audits and ensures compliance among self-insured employers and insurance carriers.
We do not process individual workers' compensation claims or issue benefit payments. We also do not help injured workers with claims management.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:
•Reviewing/Verifying information provided is calculated correctly
•Ensuring all manual payments and notifications of EFT payments are mailed to clients
•Communication with OSRAP to resolve any issues concerning payment remittance
•Ensuring all payments and reimbursements are calculated correctly according to negotiation documentation submitted by the court system/Attorneys.
•Ensuring monthly, quarterly, and annual reports are submitted timely and accurately
•As a team player, ensuring any special projects deemed necessary by management are done in a timely, professional manner.
•Other duties as assigned

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a Probational or a Job Appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency-wide permanent status employees); or by Detail to Special Duty. Current permanent status, classified employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.

The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score or assessment is required 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.

*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.

All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Connie Muse
cmuse2@lwc.la.gov


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