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Accounting Specialist 1/2/Technician

State of Louisiana

State of Louisiana

Accounting & Finance
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
USD 1,101.6-1,348.8 / month
Posted on Nov 20, 2025

About this Job


At the Department of Public SafetyOffice of Management and Finance (DPS-OMF) our mission is to provide effective management and support services in an efficient and professional manner to all agencies within the Department of Public Safety - Public Safety Services and to public and private entities.

We’re looking for an Accounting Specialist 1/2/Tech within the Financial Services section at DPS-OMF.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience or training in accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, or financial operations or computations.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:
• Prepares and assists with balancing the monthly Office of Motor Vehicle Escrow Disbursements.
• Assists in the classification of revenues to include balancing and reconciling assigned Department of Public Safety accounts.
• Administers accounts receivable database to include entering, processing, billing, daily balancing, and monthly reconciliation of the subsidiary accounts receivable system
• Reviews and processes records of financial transactions, including invoices and/or deposit information relative to collections, refunds, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.


Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position may be filled at the Accounting Specialist 1/2/Technician, depending on the selected applicant's experience.
Location: This vacancy is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The bi-weekly rates for each title are as follows:

      • Accounting Specialist 1 (AS609) -$1,101.60
      • Accounting Specialist 2 (AS610) -$1,178.40
      • Accounting Technician (AS612) -$1,348.80
The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, 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 Resource Guide.


How To Apply:
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link 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 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.


For further information about this vacancy contact:
Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/Katy Bradley
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge, LA. 70896
Email: katy.bradley@la.gov