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.Join the Louisiana Department of Health's Office of Management and Finance and play a key role in managing complex financial operations that support one of the state's largest agencies. This position offers the opportunity to lead grant and financial reporting activities, oversee cost allocation and accounting processes, and help ensure the responsible stewardship of more than $19 billion in public funds while supporting programs that improve the health of Louisiana's communities.QualificationsSix years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; ORSix 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; ORA bachelor's degree with twenty‑four semester hours in accounting plus three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; ORA 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; ORAn 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; ORPossession 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.Job DutiesManage federal grant accounting activities, including financial reporting, reconciliations, reimbursement requests, and grant setup to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.Prepare and analyze quarterly, semi‑annual, annual, and year‑end financial reports, including Federal Financial Reports (FFRs), CMS 435 reports, and other required fiscal reporting documents.Monitor agency revenues, expenditures, and cash flow; develop financial projections and recommend adjustments to support sound fiscal management.Maintain and reconcile complex accounting records, prepare adjusting entries, and establish accounting structures, internal orders, and cost centers within the LaGov financial system.Coordinate with agency staff, program personnel, auditors, and state and federal partners to resolve financial issues, ensure accurate reporting, and support grant compliance and monitoring activities.Collect, analyze, and maintain financial and audit documentation to support federal monitoring visits, independent audits, and compliance with applicable regulations.Provide technical guidance and financial support to assigned agencies while identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.Position‑Specific DetailsLocation: Office of the Secretary / Fiscal Services / East Baton Rouge ParishAppointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment or Promotional appointmentCost Center: 3071050701Position Number(s): 2546Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER):Accountant 4 – 30.35 hr / $2,428.00 bi‑weeklyThis organization participates in E‑verify, and for more information on E‑verify, please contact DHS at 1‑888‑464‑4218.Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available.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.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr