The Accounting Technician position is responsible for performing a variety of fiscal and administrative duties in support of the agency's accounting operations. Work involves preparing and reconciling daily bank deposits, recording receivables in both the agency's licensing and accounting systems, preparing monthly adjusting journal entries, and processing weekly vendor payments. The incumbent also assists with employee onboarding activities, including the completion of new hire and benefits documentation. This position requires accuracy, organizational skills, and a strong understanding of standard accounting procedures and state fiscal policies.

An Idea Candidate Should Possess the Following Key Competencies:

Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine your actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.

Developing Plans: The ability to prioritize tasks and competing demands to create accurate plans.

Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.

Managing Systems: The ability to predict and manage the effects of actions on interrelated or interacting components of a team, department, or organization.

Solving Problems: The ability to discover solutions to problems.

Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.

Working with Financial Information: The ability to use financial data to guide, drive, and convey the financial standing and/or outlook of an organization.

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

Job Duties:

• Prepare and complete daily bank deposits, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.

• Record receivables in both agencies' licensing system and accounting software.

• PreparesmonthlyadjustingjournalentriesProcessweeklyvendorpayments\

• Enter and track all vendor invoices in the agency's accounting system.

• Maintaining organized and up-to-date financial records

• Assist with onboarding of new employees, including the preparation of new hire paperwork and benefits forms.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Work Schedule: Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

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* Information to support your eligibility for the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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