State Accounting System Consultant 4

• Overseeing the state’s capital construction program
• Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
• Development of the state budget
• Providing technology services
• Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
• Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes

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 bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus three 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 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.

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

Job Duties:
-Implement and perform routine quality assurance checks over the master vendor file to ensure compliance with policies and procedures, identify and assess training needs of in-house personnel, and suggest improvements to vendor processes; Develop and generate special automated reports for analysis of vendor and customer data, as needed, for internal use or use by state agencies and/or the public; Develop and maintain statewide vendor and customer policies and procedures;

-Research best practices for master vendor file maintenance and vendor payments, including electronic fund transfers (EFT); keep up-to-date on IRS regulations related to vendors and 1099 reporting to update statewide policies and procedures as needed; resolve complex agency and vendor problems related to purchasing and payments, including, but not limited to, 1099 reporting, EFT, interagency transfers, backup withholding, assignment of contracts and proceeds, corporate name changes, bankruptcy notices, and garnishments;

-Process complex vendor requests, including adds, changes, and deactivations, as assigned by the State Accounting Supervisor; research and resolve IRS “B” notices (backup withholding) and assist management in responding to IRS penalty notices, when applicable;

-Perform LLA non-compliance listing procedures to ensure vendors are blocked and unblocked timely as the listing is updated; process new customer approval documents; review and analyze one-time vendor payments to monitor state agencies’ usage of this function; develop policies and provide guidance and training to state agencies on appropriate use of this function; consider and discuss possible LaGov system enhancements with management and the OTS-LaGov team to address issues and improvements, as needed.

-Confer with management, executive, and fiscal personnel in agencies to resolve highly complex problems, provide technical assistance, and to recommend alternatives in operations related to vendor and customer functions. Assist management in responding to auditor inquiries and findings, as applicable.

-Process EFT enrollment and maintenance requests upon review and verification that vendor and banking information is correct and complete. Provide assistance to agencies and vendors regarding EFT enrollment and processing and vendor payment blocks. Perform duties outlined in the statewide year-end close procedures and 6/30, 8/14, annual close work plans to ensure a successful, statewide financial close.

-Review and approve transactions initiated by State Treasury Fiscal Control Analysts ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and statewide policies. Administer all aspects of the AP check printing process, as assigned.
Assist state agencies and vendors on calls to the OSRAP help desk concerning a wide range of complex accounting related topics.

-Monitor statewide compliance with the Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) agreement between the State of Louisiana and the United States Department of the Treasury for assigned major federal programs. Assist in preparation of the annual statewide CMIA report on interest liability to the federal government for assigned major federal programs.

-Review and analyze statewide journal voucher, budget documents, and other general ledger transactions requiring OSRAP approval.

-Contact fiscal personnel from all state agencies to resolve problems with journal vouchers and/or provide technical assistance. Create and maintain financial system structure for all state agencies, such as funds and funds centers/cost centers. Evaluate system processes and assess risks within all OSRAP Financial Systems subprograms; recommend improvements or corrective action to management, state agency, and other control personnel.

-Prepare OSRAP memorandums and develop other statewide policies and procedures, as assigned.

-Research complex accounting issues, identify best practices, and perform special tasks, as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.

Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $2,550.40

Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.

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). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions, including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments, and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system.

Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application (PDF format preferred). The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

For further information about this posting, please contact:

Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
email: Erica.Gay@la.gov