Accounting Technician
State of Louisiana
Accounting & Finance
New Orleans, LA, USA
Posted on Apr 23, 2026
About this Job
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Minimum Qualifications
- Three years 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:
- Receive, review, and process a high volume of weekly vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization for the Flood Protection Authority, Orleans Levee District, Orleans Levee District Police Department, East Jefferson Levee District and East Jefferson Levee District Police Department.
- Verify invoices against purchase orders, contracts, receiving documentation, and payment terms
- Ensure invoices are properly coded to correct general ledger accounts, cost centers, grants, or projects.
- Enter invoice data into the accounting or financial management system in a timely manner to meet weekly payment cycles.
Appointment Type: Probation Appointment - up to 24 months
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
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:
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.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Monique M. Cook
SE LA Flood Protection Authority-East
mcook@floodauthority.org
504-286-3153
