Accountant Administrator 5 (Financial Services)

Accountant Administrator 5 (Financial Services) DOTD-Administration Baton Rouge, LA Job Details $7,540 - $14,792 a month 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Parental leave Qualifications Management Supervising experience Full Job Description Salary $7,540.00 - $14,792.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 15/50386654/AA5/5.19.26-LR Department DOTD-Administration Division Section 15 Opening Date 05/19/2026 Closing Date 6/3/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job DOTD Financial Services Administrator The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced Accountant Administrator 5 to serve as the Financial Services Administrator within the Office of Management and Finance. This position serves as the Section Head of the Financial Services Section and plays a critical role in financial decision-making, cash management, disbursements, financial reporting, and audit coordination for one of the largest state agencies in Louisiana. This position oversees major financial activities involving approximately $3 billion in capital and operating expenditures and provides functional authority over accounting operations across DOTD's districts and sections statewide. The selected candidate will advise executive leadership on fiscal policies, financial initiatives, reporting requirements, and matters impacting the department's financial operations. This role is ideal for a financial professional who thrives in a high-level, compliance-driven environment and is comfortable leading staff, managing complex financial operations, and providing guidance on matters that impact statewide transportation programs. Applicants with experience in governmental accounting, financial reporting, disbursements, cash management, audits, federal funds, grants, 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 Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the supervisory level or above: Eight 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 five years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus five 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 five 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 four years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license plus three years 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:

Directs financial services operations for DOTD, including fiscal control, accounting operations, disbursements, cash management, and financial reporting. Oversees financial activities involving capital and operating expenditures and ensures compliance with applicable laws, accounting standards, Division of Administration guidelines, and departmental policies. Manages the disbursement of department funds, including payments to contractors, vendors, and other financial partners. Administers billing, expenditure tracking, and reporting related to federal funds, grants, and other funding sources. Serves as a primary liaison with external and internal auditors, state and federal agencies, vendors, financial institutions, legal representatives, and consultants regarding fiscal operations. Provides financial guidance, analysis, and recommendations to executive leadership to support high-level fiscal decision-making. Directs the preparation of financial statements, required disclosures, and reports for various budget units and funding sources. Oversees cash management activities, including warrant draw processes, deposits, accounts receivable tracking, and quarterly reporting requirements. Supervises financial data management for active DOTD projects through LaGov and ensures proper oversight of long-term projects with multiple funding sources. Performs additional duties as assigned, including responsibilities related to emergency and disaster response efforts.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

This position may be filled as either a probational appointment, promotion, or by detail to special duty.

Compensation:

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 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/). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy please contact: Brad D.

Doucet Deputy Undersecretary Phone:

225-379-1624 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