ACCOUNTANT 1,2,3

Job Opportunity

The State of Louisiana is offering a job opportunity with a salary range of $3,345.00 to $6,566.00 monthly. The position is located in Baton Rouge, LA, and is classified as a classified job. The job number is TRSL-04302025-ST. The department is the Teachers' Retirement System of LA, and the division is Accounting. The opening date is 04 / 30 / 2025, and the closing date is continuous.

About This Job

Why work for TRSL? This organization provides retirement security and excellent service to the state's teachers. TRSL values and supports employees through open communication, professional development, recognition, and community building. It encourages professional growth through development plans and career progression groups. TRSL offers a generous benefits package including a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance, paid holidays, leave, deferred compensation, and flexible benefits. The organization is conveniently located near the I-10 / I-12 split on Essen Lane.

This vacancy may be filled as a Probational, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to accept a Probational Appointment. This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) as follows : If filled as an Accountant 1 - $1,730.40 bi-weekly, If filled as an Accountant 2 - $1,851.20 bi-weekly, If filled as an Accountant 3 - $2,120.00 bi-weekly. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Accountant 1, Accountant 2, or Accountant 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. This vacancy is located in the Accounting Department at TRSL, which has three major sections : Investment Accounting, Retiree Payroll, and General Ledger.

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. Applications submitted without the education and / or work experience sections completed will be considered incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education. Applicants who are qualifying for the position based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree should attach a copy of their college transcript to their online application in order to verify credentials. Transcripts may also be faxed, mailed, or emailed to the contact information below and must be received by the closing date of this posting. An official transcript is required upon hire. If you are applying for this position prior to receipt of your baccalaureate degree, you may apply 90 days prior to receipt of your degree; however, the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your graduation date. Applicants with international degrees must provide an equivalency evaluation and a copy of their transcripts at the time of application. For further information about this vacancy contact : Sarah Templet - Human Resources Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana P.O. Box 94123 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 Ph : 225-922-2659 Fax : 225-922-2579 Email : sarah.templet@trsl.org

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : 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.

Job Specification

Function of Work : To provide professional accounting services. Level of Work : Entry. Supervision Received : Generally from higher-level fiscal or administrative supervisor. Supervision Exercised : None. Location of Work : May be used by all state agencies. Job Distinctions : Differs from Accountant Technician by presence of professional level accounting duties. Differs from Accountant 2 in that the duties are less complex. See allocation criteria memo for details.

Job Duties and Other Information

Prepares required financial statements and fiscal reports which include the compilation and analysis of data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. Communicates with public and private accountants; state, federal, and independent auditors; banks; brokerage firms; program or management personnel; and vendors for the purpose of providing information and technical assistance needed to resolve problems. Maintains cash management records, including funds drawn and received, funds disbursed by sources, deposits of funds, issuance of refunds, and classifies revenue as to sources of funding and expenditures as to their nature. Prepares, monitors, reconciles, audits, and forecasts revenues, expenditures, and budgets. Reviews and approves purchases and contracts. Participates in the development of new accounting techniques in the design and implementation of accounting subsystems, compilation of manuals for accounting and computer application, and preparing managerial reports.

Louisiana State Government offers a wide variety of career options and provides 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, Parental Leave, Holidays and Leave, Retirement. Additional TRSL Job Postings can be found HERE.

All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system. TRSL is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, TRSL is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor. TRSL is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.