ACCOUNTANT ADMINISTRATOR 3

ACCOUNTANT ADMINISTRATOR 3

Salary

$6,585.00 - $12,920.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

DVA226060ACCTADM9142026

Department

DVA-Department of Veterans Affairs

Opening Date

09/14/2026

Closing Date

9/21/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

"Relentlessly advocate for Louisiana veterans and their families to ensure they receive superior customer service and support by connecting them to the benefits they have earned in service to our country, while meeting the economic, educational and employment needs of transitioning service members looking to make Louisiana their home."

The Accountant Administrator 3 serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (LDVA), a cabinet-level state agency with an annual budget of approximately $108 million and a workforce of approximately 850 employees. This position performs highly responsible professional administrative and executive-level fiscal management functions and provides leadership and oversight of the following agency's financial operations:

Agency 130: Administrative (LaVetCorps AmeriCorps Grant, Military Family Assistance Fund, LA Honor Medals, Communications and other Outreach and Military Affairs Activities), Contact Assistance, Appeals, Cemeteries, and State Approving Agency, plus all operating budgets of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Long Term Care Facilities:

Agency 131: Louisiana Veterans Home in Jackson, LA

Agency 132: Northeast Veterans Home in Monroe, LA

Agency 134: Southwest Veterans Home in Jennings, LA

Agency 135: Northwest Veterans Home in Bossier City, LA

Agency 136: Southeast Veterans Home in Reserve, LA

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Acting Decisively: The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.

Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.

Demonstrating Business Acumen: The ability to apply business insight, data, and strategy to make informed decisions and achieve organizational goals.

Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the supervisory level or above:

Eight years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus five years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR

A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus five years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics plus five years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR

An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics plus four years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR

Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license plus three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

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:

To include but not limited to:

• Directs the fiscal office and all fiscal activities including budget preparation and the annual financial statement for the agency.
• Sets fiscal and performance objectives; monitors accomplishment of objectives.
• Consults with external and internal auditors, state, and federal and local officials regarding the financial operations of the entity.
• Directs, coordinates and administers the financial accounting and fund management activities for 10 budget programs.
• Directly supervises the Accountant Managers at the Veterans Homes and all financial operations.

Position-Specific Details:

An ideal candidate will possess:

• Working knowledge of the LaGov financial system and state accounting and procurement processes.
• Demonstrated experience in governmental accounting, budgeting, fiscal management, or financial administration.
• Experience providing executive-level financial guidance and overseeing complex fiscal operations.

Appointment Type: The position will be filled by a probational appointment or promotion of a permanent state employee.

Work Location: Baton rouge, Louisiana - Downtown/Galvez Building

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

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 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:

Jodeci Alsobrook

Human Resources

Jodeci.Alsobrook2@la.gov

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

Do you currently hold an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license?

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the license number, issue date, and expiration date. If no, please type N/A.

03

Have you completed twenty-four (24) semester hours in accounting from an accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

04

If you indicated that you have completed 24 semester hours in accounting, please list each course using the format below: Course acronym and number - Course title - Credit hours - Institution Example: ACCT 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 credit hours - LSU If not applicable, enter "N/A."

05

Do you possess a masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field?

• Yes
• No

06

Describe your experience serving in a senior-level financial leadership role. Please explain your responsibilities for providing financial guidance to agency leadership, executive management, boards, commissions, or other decision-making bodies.

07

Describe your leadership experience and provide an example of how you handled a challenging personnel issue.

08

Please indicate your level of experience with LaGov or a comparable state governmental financial management system. No experience Less than 1 year 1-3 years 3-5 years More than 5 years Please describe your experience.

09

Please indicate your level of experience with governmental accounting, budgeting, fiscal management, or financial administration. No experience Less than 3 years 3-5 years 5-10 years More than 10 years Please describe your experience and the scope of your responsibilities.

10

AD: Acting Decisively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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AD: Acting Decisively - How well do you make timely, confident decisions using sound reasoning?

• I avoid making decisions, rely on others, and struggle to stay confident under pressure.
• I make decisions with help, second-guess myself, and tend to stick with familiar methods.
• I make timely decisions, take responsibility for the outcome, and explain my reasoning clearly.
• I make bold decisions, adapt quickly, and help lead others through uncertainty.

12

AEI: Acting with Ethics and Integrity - How well do you make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity, and honesty-even when it's difficult or inconvenient?

• I ignore ethical standards, withhold information, or show bias or poor judgment.
• I follow rules, share information, and try to avoid ethical missteps.
• I act with integrity, respect confidentiality, and treat people fairly.
• I promote ethics, model transparency, and help others act with fairness across teams.

13

AEI: Acting with Ethics and Integrity - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

14

DBA: Demonstrating Business Acumen - How well do you use business insight, data, and strategy to meet goals and support stakeholders?

• I lack business awareness, miscommunicate ideas, and overlook stakeholder needs.
• I recognize trends and communicate ideas with basic planning.
• I plan around trends, meet stakeholder needs, and explain strategy.
• I shape long-term strategies, win support, and build stakeholder partnerships.

15

DBA: Demonstrating Business Acumen - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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UD: Using Data - How do you work with data to generate insights or inform decisions?

• I struggle to collect, analyze, or use data effectively, and I may misuse or present sensitive information incorrectly.
• I can work with basic data, but I may miss key trends, present it unclearly, or need help applying insights.
• I collect accurate data, identify patterns, share insights clearly, and use data to make informed, ethical decisions.
• I use advanced techniques to uncover insights, tell clear data stories, and proactively protect sensitive information.

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UD: Using Data - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm