Accountant 1-4 – Cash Management Unit

About the role

The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking a lead accountant for its Cash Management Unit. This position oversees the revenue deposit functions and ensures smooth financial services for assigned agencies within the department.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting activities for the Medical Assistance Trust Fund, including billing, reconciliations, audits, analysis, and payment posting.
• Perform complex cash management, revenue control, accounts receivable/payable, funds disbursement, and expenditure control.
• Implement and maintain financial operating policies and coding structures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for banking system processes and coordinate with external auditors.
• Provide program analysis and support budgeting activities.

Required profile

• Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking, OR six years of full‑time experience plus 24 semester hours in accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics (or advanced degree in a related field).
• Possession of a CPA license is acceptable.
• Ability to work in accordance with state, federal, and departmental regulations.

Required skills

• Accounting
• Auditing
• Cash management
• Revenue control
• Financial analysis
• Budgeting