Accounting Specialist 1, 2, or Technician

About This Job

District 5 - Unit 001 - Monroe - Ouachita Parish
At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

Responsibilities

• Review, process, and submit invoices from vendors and contractors to ensure timely and accurate payment.
• Maintain vendor records and contract files to support accurate payment processing and recordkeeping.
• Verify expenses and assign the appropriate budget and accounting codes in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Review employee travel reimbursement requests to ensure they comply with state travel policies and include all required documentation before processing.
• Process payments for agency contracts, utilities, fuel purchases, and other operational expenses while ensuring expenditures are charged to the appropriate fiscal year.
• Monitor expenditure and payment activity to help ensure accurate financial records and budget reporting.
• Prepare financial reports and track purchase order activity using the agency's financial management system.
• Communicate with employees and internal staff to resolve payment issues, obtain required documentation, and maintain accurate financial records.

Requirements

• One year of experience or training in accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, or financial operations or computations.
• Skilled with a working knowledge of SAP including but not limited to the following transactions: MIGO, MIR7, FV60, FV65, FBL1, FBL1N, FBV2, FBV3, FK03, XK03, ME2N, ME23N.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Skilled in typing, personal computer, fax machine, copier, printers, and phone.

Qualifications

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Skills

• Working knowledge of SAP including MIGO, MIR7, FV60, FV65, FBL1, FBL1N, FBV2, FBV3, FK03, XK03, ME2N, ME23N.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Strong typing and computer skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Benefits

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Detail to Special Duty by Permanent DOTD Employee Only
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Accounting Specialist 1, 2 or Accounting Technician depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

Pay

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of the following:
Accounting Specialist 1 has a SER of $1,234.40/ Biweekly
Accounting Specialist 2 has a SER of $1,320.80/ Biweekly
Accounting Technician has a SER of $1,512.00/ Biweekly

Schedule

Not specified.