Job Description

Salary

$5,023.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

OS/PAW/215244

Department

LDH-Office of Secretary

Opening Date

11/26/2025

Closing Date

12/6/2025 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

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The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health

Step into a key financial leadership role as an Accountant Manager 1, overseeing revenue collections, cash management, and reconciliation activities in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment. In this role, you'll ensure accurate posting and verification of deposits, resolve discrepancies, and maintain strict adherence to internal control standards such as GAAP, GASB, Uniform Guidance, CMIA, and sensitive financial controls. You will also have the opportunity to supervise, train, and mentor staff responsible for collections, cash management, and revenue processing, while coordinating multiple revenue streams and agency-level cash intake points. If you are detail-oriented, thrive under deadlines, and have experience in complex financial operations, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Minimum Qualifications

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



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



Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license plus two 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

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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:



Oversees daily FRU operations including monitoring Chase Bank deposits, processing CCPU report batches, and verifying deposit classifications and coding of SNAP and DDS recovery funds. Reviews System ware reports and ensures proper documentation is submitted to accounting techs for classification. Manages and reviews participation in the Treasury Offset Program (TOP): Ensures proper flagging and submission of debtor records, reconciles TOP reports, handles adjustments, disputes, and monitors suspension lists in coordination with federal partners. Oversees accurate classification on of fraud vs. non fraud collections using mandated formulas for fund breakdown across regions. Reviews monthly analysis templates (RAM390R1) and LaGov reports for reconciliation. Coordinates classification of refunds and erroneous payments. Ensures timely processing of client refunds, including FV60 entries, backup documentation, and check request tracking. Reviews entries and verifies compliance with refund policies Provides guidance to subordinate accountants in entering manual client payments, processing rejects, and verifying regional allocations. Supervises error correction, policy compliance, and procedural adherence.

Position-Specific Details:

Location:

Office of Secretary / Fiscal Services Baton Rouge / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type:

This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment

Cost Center:

3071210102

Position Number(s):

50691827

Compensation:

This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rate (SER)
Accountant Manager 1 - $30.43 hr / $ 2,434.40 bi-weekly



LDH supports Louisiana's commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available

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How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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:
Patricia Walker
Patricia.Walker.DCFS@la.gov
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

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 Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's 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*
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others