Accountant 3

About this Job Mission Statement The Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers was created by Act 274 of the 2017 Regular Legislative Session. The Commission is charged with the administration and collection of sales and use tax with respect to remote sellers. We promote uniformity and simplicity in compliance, and we adhere to the Code of Government Ethics while providing leadership and professionalism in our duties to those we represent and serve.

Overview The accountant 3 position is a senior accounting role responsible for advanced financial analysis, reconciliations, and reporting to support accurate sales and use tax collection for remote sellers. Key Competencies Analytical skills, strong knowledge of accounting, attention to detail, proficiency with financial systems, and the ability to manage complex data and deadlines. What Makes It Unique This role supports a growing, high-impact area of tax administration and offers the opportunity to help shape the financial functions of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications Five 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 two years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus two 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 two 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 one year of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license. 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: This position is responsible for directing and handling all fiscal activities for the Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers. An advanced knowledge of accounting, bookkeeping, and reconciliation of bank accounts is mandatory.

This position will have the following duties: Reconciling daily deposits Reconciling monthly bank statements Prepares required financial statements and fiscal reports, which include the compilation and analysis of data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. Prepares, monitors, reconciles, and forecasts revenues, expenditures, and budgets. Research payments received in Error.

Issue refund checks for approved refunds Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational - up to 24 months Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Office located at 7722 Office Park Blvd, Baton Rouge How To Apply: No Civil Service test score or assessment 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. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.

Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* For further information about this vacancy contact: Renee Ellender Roberie Louisiana Remote Sellers Commission renee.roberie@la.gov 225.342.2156