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Accountant 4 Print ( Apply ufeff Accountant 4 Salary $4,694.00 - $9,211.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number OS/ABM/219215 Department LDH-Office of Secretary Opening Date 03/25/2026 Closing Date 4/4/2026 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job 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 ( This position may be filled in East Baton Rouge Parish Join the Louisiana Department of Health and take on a key financial leadership role supporting one of the largest public health systems in the state. As a lead accountant within the Office of Public Health, you will oversee critical cash management and revenue functions tied to a multi-billion-dollar operation, including the $326 million Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund. This role offers the opportunity to work with complex federal funding streams, influence how resources are maximized to deliver essential health services, and build advanced expertise in governmental accounting within a mission-driven organization. Minimum Qualifications Six 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 three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR A bacheloru2019s degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR A bacheloru2019s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics plus three 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 two years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license plus one year 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 foundhere (. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Leads daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual cash management activities and reconciliations for OPH and the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund to ensure sufficient funds are available for obligations + Maintains comprehensive cash management records, including collateral documentation for multiple bank accounts, to ensure accurate reporting and audit readiness + Prepares quarterly Accounts Receivable and bank activity reports for internal leadership and external oversight entities + Develops and processes complex revenue classifications, journal vouchers, and financial transactions within the stateu2019s financial systems + Monitors, reconciles, and audits cash management transactions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and a complete audit trail + Communicates with internal stakeholders, providers, executive leadership, and external agencies to address inquiries related to payments, deposits, and financial activity + Collaborates with the State Treasureru2019s Office, auditors, and other state departments on financial operations, reviews, and compliance matters + Assists with monthly and annual close processes by compiling and reconciling deposits, receivables, payables, and related financial data + Identifies operational issues, recommends process improvements, and implements updated policies and procedures to enhance efficiency + Supervises and provides direction to accounting staff, including assigning work, supporting hiring decisions, ensuring performance management, and delivering training and technical guidance Position-Specific Details: Location:Office of the Secretary/ Fiscal Services - Cash Management/ East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment or Promotional appointment. Cost Center: 3071050704 Position Number(s): 1957 Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER): Accountant 4 - $30.35 hr / $2,428.00 bi-weekly 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 u201cApplyu201d 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). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: Alanna 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. LDH supports Louisianau2019s 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 here (. LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 Parental Leaveu2013 Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave u2013 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 u2013 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 (LASERS has provided this video (to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ( + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (among others 01 To ensure compliance with LDH Nepotism Policy#41, if you have any immediate family members that are currently employed by LDH, please list the name and relationship. Please type u201cN/Au201d if no immediate family members are employed by LDH. 02 Do you possess 24 semester hours in accounting from an accredited college or university? + Yes + No 03 If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, you are required to type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered 'no,' type N/A. Example: ACCT 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 hrs u2013 LSU Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address 1201 N 3rd St Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email

Created: 2026-03-27