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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.


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Join the Louisiana Department of Health’s Travel Unit and play a key role in keeping statewide operations moving! This is a professional accounting position in the Travel Unit within the Payment Management section in the Division of Fiscal Management with the Office of Management and Finance of the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH).

This position is responsible for reviewing, auditing, and processing LDH travel reimbursements, travel-related business expenses, and Controlled Billing Account transactions. The position ensures payments are processed timely, accurately, and in compliance with LDH policies, State travel regulations, PPM49, and applicable State and Federal requirements. If you enjoy detail-oriented work, problem-solving, and supporting a mission that impacts millions of Louisianans, this role offers a great opportunity to grow your accounting career with purpose.

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:
  • Audits and processes contract travel, employee travel reimbursements, and other business-related expenses in LaGov, SharePoint, and related systems while ensuring full compliance with state and LDH travel policies, including PPM49.
  • Provides guidance and support to LDH employees and external customers to ensure travel submissions are accurate, compliant, and properly documented.
  • Performs monthly audits of Controlled Billed Account and Corporate Travel Card activity, reviewing cardholder transactions and generating reports to ensure compliance and detect potential fraud.
  • Conducts accounting research and analysis, maintains accurate financial records and reports, and identifies necessary adjustments to strengthen accuracy and efficiency.
  • Implements directives from LDH management and communicates process deficiencies or areas needing improvement to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Confers with statewide partners and oversight entities—including State Travel, OSRAP, OTS, OIG, State Treasury, Legislative Auditors, and LDH leadership—regarding travel and financial operations.
  • Maintains and monitors travel-related processes, assists with special projects, and supports continuous improvement efforts within the Travel Unit.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of the Secretary / Fiscal Services / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment or Promotional appointment

Cost Center:  3071050703

Position Number(s):  133776

Career Progression:  This position may be filled as a Accountant 1, 2, or 3 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

Compensation:  This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER):

Accountant 1 - $21.63 hr / $1,730.40 bi-weekly

Accountant 2 - $23.14 hr / $1,851.20 bi-weekly

Accountant 3 - $26.50 hr / $2,120.00 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 “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 information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE.

Contact Information:

Deanda Thymes

Deanda.Thymes@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.

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 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.

Date Posted
06/02/2026
Job Reference
OS/DRT/221768
Organization
LDH-Office of Secretary
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Category
Finance & Accounting
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