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Accountant Manager 1



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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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.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.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 a Probationary appointment or Promotional 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


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.


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. 


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.


Date Posted
02/04/2026
Job Reference
OS/PAW/217227
Organization
LDH-Office of Secretary
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Category
Finance & Accounting
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