Accounting Specialist 1/2 Technician

Accounting Specialist 1/2 Technician

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

418-223860-JAS

Department

DPS-Office of Management & Finance

Opening Date

07/23/2026

Closing Date

7/30/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

At the Department of Public Safety - Office 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.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.

Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.

Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.

If youre compassionate, organized, and thrive in a people-centered environment, this could be the opportunity for you!

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:

• Reviews and approves records of financial transactions, including invoices and/or deposit information relative to collections, refunds, accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure accuracy and completeness of calculations, legitimacy of transactions, and proper authorization.
• Verifies calculations to balance receipts; makes bank deposits; prepares reports on revenue for upper management; issues checks and assists in reconciling bank statements/accounts.
• Answer incoming calls, route messages, and provide general information.
• Prepares collections for deposit and prepares a refund request for Accountant approval.
• Responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable functions in Lagov, SRM, IMS, and CRAS.
• Support the team with everyday office tasks like data entry, filing, mail distribution, and general support.
• Confers with the general public, Department Managers/Supervisors/Employees, and vendors to obtain information and answer questions in complex matters and provide pertinent information and data.
• Responsible for posting and journalizing for a large number of complex accounts, including contracts, revenue and receivables, many of which are highly sensitive in nature (billings for State Police, Criminal History checks, Motor Vehicle NSF's, etc.)

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Accounting Specialist 1, 2, or technician, depending on qualifications.

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.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Joel Sunsin

DPS/Human Resources/Human Resources Analyst B

7979 Independence Blvd Ste 201

Baton Rouge, LA, 70808

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

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• -To ensure compliance with DPS-PSS Policy 01-02.01 Nepotism, no individual may be hired, promoted, demoted or transferred within DPS, if the individual is related to another employee who is, or would be, within their line of supervision. Relative is defined as: child, step-child, sibling, spouse, parent, step-parent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandchild, grandparent, and any "in law" relationship. Are you related to anyone employed with the Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Services?
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• -If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please list the name of your relative and relationship. If you answered No to the above question, enter N/A.

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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