ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST 1, 2 OR TECHNICIAN
State of Louisiana
About this Job
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Section 62/ HAMMOND DISTRICT62/50522702/AS1-TCH/4.6.26-AS**Applicants with experience in Inventory control, payroll, purchasing and accounts payable encourage to apply**
At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.About This Position:
The incumbent must be self-motivated, able to work independently with minimal supervision, and exercise strong judgment and initiative in non-routine situations. The role requires extensive knowledge of DOTD procurement and accounting policies in compliance with state and federal guidelines. Responsibilities include accurately documenting accounting activities, participating in required training and continuing education, and adhering to all applicable laws, regulations, and DOTD policies and procedures.
While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx
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
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Job Duties:
- Processes and enters vendor invoices daily, ensuring accurate coding, proper documentation, and compliance with budget allocations and district policies by auditing expenditures and reconciling invoices with purchase orders and goods receipts.
- Manages payment processing using ECC and SRM systems, monitors inventory postings, resolves discrepancies with staff, and prepares finalized documentation for submission to Financial Services.
- Ensures accurate timekeeping and payroll processing by verifying hours, coding, and leave data; generates reports, corrects errors through adjustments, and maintains compliance with records retention policies.
- Conducts district-wide payroll audits, resolves discrepancies, tracks and reports errors, coordinates approvals, and serves as a liaison with vendors and internal/external stakeholders.
Position Specific Details:Career Progression: This position may be filled as a as Accounting Specialist 1, 2, or Accounting Technician depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Compensation: Below is the starting hourly rate and premium pay amount for each level.- Accounting Specialist 1 - $1,101.60/ bi-weekly
- Accounting Specialist 2 - $1,178.40/ bi-weekly
- Accounting Technician - $1,348.80/ bi-weekly
Please refer to the “Job Specifications” tab located at the top of the LA Careers “Current Job Opportunities” page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification and job concepts for each level.
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 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 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Varretta Spears
Admin Program Manager 3985-375-0106
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp
