ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST 1, OR 2

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST 1, OR 2

 Salary Depends on Qualifications Location St. Gabriel, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 406-26-024 Department DOC-LA Correctional Institute for Women Opening Date 04/02/2026 Closing Date 4/9/2026 11:59 PM Central

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS QUESTIONS About this Job Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections - Corrections Services www.doc.louisiana.gov

LA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN

St. Gabriel, LA At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all. This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential. The Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Specialist to join our administrative team. This role plays a key part in supporting the financial operations of the facility, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity in all accounting processes. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and committed to public service. Responsibilities include processing financial transactions, maintaining ledgers, preparing reports, and assisting with budget and audit activities. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact while advancing your accounting career in a mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply. Why work for DOC?

Culture:

 DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.

Growth:

 Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.

Benefits:

 DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post-retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10's MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements. Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission. Minimum Qualifications One year of experience or training in accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, or financial operations or computations.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION

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

Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and accounting files in accordance with state and departmental policies. Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, ensuring proper documentation and timely payment. Reconcile bank statements, vendor accounts, and internal financial records to identify and resolve discrepancies. Prepare, review, and submit financial reports, spreadsheets, and supporting documentation for audits and internal reviews. Assist with budget preparation, monitoring expenditures, and tracking allocations for various programs and operational needs. Establish and maintain new inmate banking accounts. Make deposits to inmate accounts. Transfer money to outside savings accounts. Process discharge payouts and close inmate accounts for inmates who are releasing. This position will work independently on inmate financial accounts but will also communicate with the Inmate Banking Supervisor and others working on a common goal.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

 PROBATION, or

PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted. An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted. This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

Career Progression Group:

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST 1, OR 2

Filled at the highest level of experience of the selected applicant. Salary depends on level of experience. To see minimum qualifications and salary ranges, click HERE.

Other Important Information:

IMPORTANT

 In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering 'YES' to the PREA question. Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire. Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. This is a 24-hour facility. This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace. 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. There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected. To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE. The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability. For further information about this vacancy contact: Dave Besse Human Resources Department Dave.

Besse2@la.gov

Ph:

(225) 319-2435

Fax:

(225) 342-5968 Employer State of Louisiana Address 1201 N 3rd St Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802