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Accountant 4 - LTA DOTD-Administration Baton Rouge, LA Job Details $5,260.67 - $9,211.00 a month 21 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Parental leave Career development plan Qualifications Treasury management Investment Business financial process improvement Accounting systems Preparation of internal financial performance reports Internal controls Economics Financial data reconciliation Statistics CPA Treasury operations Bachelor's degree in statistics Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) implementation Bachelor's degree in finance Balance sheet Bachelor's degree in economics Research External financial audit coordination Bachelor's degree in business administration Finance Policy & process development Financial compliance policy development Bachelor's degree Continuous improvement GAAP Liquidity management Financial data management QuickBooks Business Administration Debt management Full Job Description Salary $5,260.67 - $9,211.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Promotion Job Number 15/50482369/ACCT4/6.15.26-LR Department DOTD-Administration Division Section 15 Opening Date 06/16/2026 Closing Date 6/21/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job DOTD Accountant 4 The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced Accountant 4 to serve as a primary financial specialist within the Office of Management and Finance, Financial Services Section, Cash Management Unit. This position plays a critical role in statewide Tolling Operations and supports the financial reporting, accounting, reconciliation, and compliance activities of the Louisiana Transportation Authority (LTA). This position is responsible for advanced professional accounting work involving LTA annual financial statements, financial reports, accounting procedures, revenue reporting, expenditure tracking, debt and bond reporting, reconciliations, and financial data review. The selected candidate will help ensure compliance with DOTD policies and procedures, state and federal laws, Division of Administration guidelines, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and applicable Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements. This position is ideal for an accounting professional with experience in financial reporting, governmental accounting, reconciliations, cash management, debt reporting, audit support, or complex accounting systems. Applicants with experience in governmental accounting, financial reporting, cash management, reconciliations, annual financial statement preparation, bond or debt reporting, federal loan reporting, audit coordination, accounting systems, or large-scale fiscal operations are encouraged to apply. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/ Minimum Qualifications 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. 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:
Compiles, reviews, analyzes, and prepares financial statements and reports for the Louisiana Transportation Authority. Reviews and reconciles financial data related to revenues, receivables, payables, investments, bond payments, toll income, trial balances, general ledger activity, and bank statements. Researches discrepancies, analyzes financial transactions, and recommends corrective action when needed. Prepares and monitors reports related to long-term debt, bond maturity schedules, interest amortization, and other financial reporting requirements. Provides technical assistance to auditors, state and federal agencies, legal representatives, financial institutions, consultants, and internal DOTD staff. Uses accounting and reporting systems, including LaGov, QuickBooks, Kapsch Tolling System, Cherwell Tickets, and Toll Host systems, to support reporting and reconciliation activities. Participates in internal control reviews and process improvement initiatives related to tolling system accounting and reporting. Develops and updates Standard Operating Procedures related to accounting functions and financial reporting requirements. Performs other duties as assigned, including emergency and disaster support activities.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:
This position may be filled as a promotion or by detail to special duty and is only open to current permanent employees of DOTD.
Compensation:
This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of 5260.67 that is above the minimum hire rate. Additional compensation may be considered for applicants who possess extraordinary job-related qualifications or credentials in accordance with State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g) and DOTD policy. Any such consideration is subject to approval, verification, and applicable pay limitations.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required 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 their position 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/). Resumes will not be accepted in place of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, please contact:
225-379-1616| www.dotd.la.gov The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx 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 (www.lasersonline.org ). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
