Accounting Technician

Salary

$2,922.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

LDI-2026-64

Department

Insurance-Commissioner of Insurance

Opening Date

09/14/2026

Closing Date

9/21/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

The mission of the Department of Insurance is to enforce the insurance laws and regulations of the state impartially, honestly and expeditiously.

The Louisiana Department of Insurance is seeking an Accounting Technician to join the Office of Management & Finance/Fiscal Division. This division is responsible for supporting the agency's financial operations through the processing and management of accounts payable, financial reporting, and fiscal compliance activities. In this role, you will assist with invoice processing, payment reconciliations, financial recordkeeping, and other accounting functions that help ensure the efficient and accurate administration of agency funds. If you are detail-oriented, enjoy working with financial data, and are committed to accuracy and accountability, we encourage you to apply!

Minimum Qualifications

Three years 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:

As an Accounting Technician in the Office of Management & Finance/Fiscal Division, you will/may:

• Process vendor invoices and enter payment information into the agency's financial system to support timely and accurate payments.
• Review invoices and supporting documentation to ensure expenditures comply with agency policies, state regulations, and accounting requirements.
• Reconcile payments and financial records, researching and resolving discrepancies when necessary.
• Prepare financial reports, spreadsheets, and supporting schedules used by agency management and accounting staff.
• Assist with maintaining accurate accounting records, including posting and journalizing financial transactions.
• Communicate with vendors and agency staff regarding invoice status, payment processing, and other fiscal matters.
• Support the agency's accounts payable operations by ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Apply accounting principles, procurement requirements, and fiscal policies in the performance of daily duties.
• Assist with special projects, audits, and other fiscal activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties in support of the Office of Management & Finance/Fiscal Division and the Louisiana Department of Insurance.

Position-Specific Details:

Division/Location: Office of Management & Finance/Fiscal Division

Appointment Type: Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position will be filled as an Accounting Technician and will be filled as a four-year job appointment.
Compensation: The salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience within the established pay range.

How To Apply:

NO CIVIL SERVICE exam is required to be considered for this vacancy.

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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Dr. Phillip Donagriche
Human Resources Division
Louisiana Department of Insurance
P.O. Box 94214
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
[email protected]

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