Salary : $3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OS/DRT/
Department: LDH-Office of Secretary
Opening Date: 09/10/2026
Closing Date: 9/20/ :59 PM Central
About this Job
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.
Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health
Step into a high-impact accounting role at the forefront of public service! This position supports the financial operations of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Disability Determination Services (DDS)-two major federally funded programs transitioning to the Louisiana Department of Health. As a key member of the Medicaid and SNAP/DDS Financial Reporting Unit, you'll take the lead on federal drawdowns, grant reconciliation, and financial reporting that directly supports vital services for communities across the state.
In this role, you'll leverage your expertise in governmental accounting to manage federal cash requests, ensure compliance with grant requirements, and maintain audit-ready financial records. You'll collaborate with leadership to analyze grant activity, prepare critical federal reports, and safeguard the integrity of funding by preventing questioned costs. If you're detail-driven, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want your work to make a meaningful difference, this is your opportunity to shine and grow in a mission-driven organization!
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
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Location: Office of the Secretary / Fiscal Services / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment or Promotional appointment
Cost Center:
Position Number(s):
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an 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
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at .
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.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers 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 More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
01
Fiscal and Accounting Experience: Describe your experience performing fiscal or accounting functions. Include the types of work performed, systems used, approximate workload or transaction volume, and your level of responsibility.
02
Accuracy and Reconciliation: Describe a situation where you identified and resolved a fiscal, reconciliation, coding, or documentation error. Include how the issue was identified, actions taken, research performed, and the outcome.
03
Financial Systems ExperienceDescribe your experience using:• LaGov, • SAP, • ISIS, • or other financial/accounting systems. Include functions performed, transactions processed, reports utilized, and frequency of use.
04
Workload Management: Describe how you manage competing deadlines, interruptions, urgent requests, and high-volume workloads while maintaining accuracy and accountability.
05
Communication and Customer ServiceDescribe a situation where you communicated with:• program staff, • vendors, • management, • or another stakeholder regarding a fiscal issue, missing information, or operational concern. Explain how the issue was resolved.
06
To ensure compliance with LDH Nepotism Policy#41, if you have any immediate family members that are currently employed by LDH, please list the name and relationship. Please type "N/A" if no immediate family members are employed by LDH.
07
Please select how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
08
If you selected the option above indicating that you possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, please provide the following details:Certification numberIssue dateExpiration date
09
If you indicated that you have completed 24 semester hours in accounting, please list each course using the format below:Course acronym and number - Course title - Credit hours - InstitutionExample:ACCT 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 credit hours - LSUIf not applicable, enter "N/A."
10
Do you possess a bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following fields: accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics?
11
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list your degree as it appears on your transcript. If you answered "No," type N/A.
Required Question
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OS/DRT/
Department: LDH-Office of Secretary
Opening Date: 09/10/2026
Closing Date: 9/20/ :59 PM Central
About this Job
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.
Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health
Step into a high-impact accounting role at the forefront of public service! This position supports the financial operations of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Disability Determination Services (DDS)-two major federally funded programs transitioning to the Louisiana Department of Health. As a key member of the Medicaid and SNAP/DDS Financial Reporting Unit, you'll take the lead on federal drawdowns, grant reconciliation, and financial reporting that directly supports vital services for communities across the state.
In this role, you'll leverage your expertise in governmental accounting to manage federal cash requests, ensure compliance with grant requirements, and maintain audit-ready financial records. You'll collaborate with leadership to analyze grant activity, prepare critical federal reports, and safeguard the integrity of funding by preventing questioned costs. If you're detail-driven, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want your work to make a meaningful difference, this is your opportunity to shine and grow in a mission-driven organization!
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
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Prepare and process SNAP and DDS federal drawdowns in PMS, ASAP, and other portals. Verify alignment between draws and reported expenditures. Coordinate with AM2 and AM3 to ensure timely cash flow.
- Reconcile drawdowns to grant expenditures in LaGov. Identify, investigate, and resolve variances. Maintain documentation for audit readiness and support financial transparency
- Assist AM2 with preparing and validating required reports such as SF-425, FNS-778, and SSA-4513. Ensure compliance with SSA and USDA FNS guidance and 2 CFR 200.
- Monitor grant activity to ensure allowable costs, proper budget execution, and internal control compliance. Support development of procedures and corrective actions.
- Mentor junior staff. Provide technical assistance on drawdowns, reconciliation, and reporting systems. Assist in developing job aids and SOPs
Location: Office of the Secretary / Fiscal Services / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment or Promotional appointment
Cost Center:
Position Number(s):
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an 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
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at .
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.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers 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 More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others
01
Fiscal and Accounting Experience: Describe your experience performing fiscal or accounting functions. Include the types of work performed, systems used, approximate workload or transaction volume, and your level of responsibility.
02
Accuracy and Reconciliation: Describe a situation where you identified and resolved a fiscal, reconciliation, coding, or documentation error. Include how the issue was identified, actions taken, research performed, and the outcome.
03
Financial Systems ExperienceDescribe your experience using:• LaGov, • SAP, • ISIS, • or other financial/accounting systems. Include functions performed, transactions processed, reports utilized, and frequency of use.
04
Workload Management: Describe how you manage competing deadlines, interruptions, urgent requests, and high-volume workloads while maintaining accuracy and accountability.
05
Communication and Customer ServiceDescribe a situation where you communicated with:• program staff, • vendors, • management, • or another stakeholder regarding a fiscal issue, missing information, or operational concern. Explain how the issue was resolved.
06
To ensure compliance with LDH Nepotism Policy#41, if you have any immediate family members that are currently employed by LDH, please list the name and relationship. Please type "N/A" if no immediate family members are employed by LDH.
07
Please select how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
- Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking
- Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in accounting
- A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics
- An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics
- Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
- None of the above.
08
If you selected the option above indicating that you possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, please provide the following details:Certification numberIssue dateExpiration date
09
If you indicated that you have completed 24 semester hours in accounting, please list each course using the format below:Course acronym and number - Course title - Credit hours - InstitutionExample:ACCT 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 credit hours - LSUIf not applicable, enter "N/A."
10
Do you possess a bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following fields: accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics?
- Yes
- No
11
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list your degree as it appears on your transcript. If you answered "No," type N/A.
Required Question
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