Accounting Technician
Office of Workers Compensation
Location: East Baton Rouge Parish


Office of Workers' Compensation
The Louisiana Works 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. OWCA does not process individual workers' compensation claims or issue benefit payments. They also do not help injured workers with the claims management.

About This Job
This position for the Second Injury Board (SIB) holds a highly technical and specialized role in fulfilling the mission of the Second Injury Board as outlined in La. R.S. 23:1371.A to encourage the employment of physically handicapped individuals by protecting employers and insurers from excess liability due to subsequent work-related injuries. It is responsible for monitoring, auditing, and managing the financial operations of a Fund exceeding $40 million. It ensures compliance with the financial procedures related to annual assessments, benefit reimbursements, claim settlement, and reporting. The position handles complex audits, coordinating disbursements, providing guidance to staff and serving as a primary contact for internal and external stakeholders on accounting-related matters.

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

Job Duties:
•Input validated payments into the database and distribute with explanations of non-eligible items.
•Review and verify claim documentation submitted by legal defense counsel.
•Calculate total reimbursement amounts owed.
•Process check requests for legal settlements and maintain reimbursement diaries.
•Coordinate with OSRAP to resolve outstanding check issues and reissue as needed

Position Specific Details:
Location: Baton Rouge, La

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.


How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is 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.

* 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:
Kedrick Kennedy
kkennedy@lwc.la.gov

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