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ACCOUNTANT 1-2


We’re looking for an Accountant 1-2 to join our dedicated team at Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center (CLSSC)—a facility committed to providing active treatment and healthcare services to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and orthopedic disabilities in the least restrictive environment.

If you’re compassionate, skilled, and ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, mission-driven setting—this could be the opportunity for you!

Requirements

Three 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; OR

A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting; OR

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics; OR

An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR

Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

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.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:

   - Assist the Accountant Manager in preparation of the annual Agency's Budget Request.
   - Performs functions of the account payable department.
   - Confirms all goods or services are approved by the appropriate staff member. 
   - Work with Procurement Analyst to ensure POs and line items changes are made to align with the invoice amounts. 
   - Process receipts of necessary items in the LaGov database. 
   - Submits approved Z8 documents and other necessary documents into the Payment Management system for processing in a timely manner. 
   - Follows up with Payment Management ensuring necessary changes are made timely. 
   - Print payment information and attach to submitted invoice. 
   - Maintain adequate filing system of all payments to ensure future audit compliance. 
   - Serves as the Facility Property Coordinator 
   - Assist Accountant Manager in the preparation of the monthly, quarterly, and annual Property Reporting.

Position-Specific Details:

Compensation: Position is eligible for Special Entrance Rate (SER): Accountant 1 - $1,730.40; Accountant 2 - $1,851.20

Appointment Type: Probation/Permanent

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday. 8 hour shifts.

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 this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Central LA Supports and Services Center
5400 Coliseum Blvd
Alexandria, Louisiana 71303
318-487-5484

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

Date Posted
05/22/2026
Job Reference
CLSSC-5/22/26-SO
Organization
LDH-Office for Citizens with Development Disabilities
Location
Alexandria, LA 71301
Category
Finance & Accounting
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