Accountant (Travel Unit) – State Health Department

About the role

The Louisiana Department of Health’s Travel Unit is seeking a detail‑oriented Accountant to manage travel reimbursements, business expenses, and Controlled Billing Account transactions. This position supports statewide operations by ensuring payments are accurate, timely, and compliant with state and federal regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Audit and process contract travel, employee travel reimbursements, and related expenses using LaGov, SharePoint, and other state systems.
• Provide guidance to LDH employees and external customers to ensure travel submissions meet policy requirements.
• Conduct monthly audits of Controlled Billing Account and Corporate Travel Card activity, generate compliance reports, and detect potential fraud.
• Perform accounting research, maintain accurate financial records, and prepare adjustment entries to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Implement directives from LDH management and adhere to PPM49 and other applicable regulations.

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 with 24 semester hours in accounting, or a degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics.
• Advanced degree or CPA license is acceptable.
• Experience substitution allowed: 30 semester hours = one year of experience, up to 120 semester hours.

Required skills

• Proficiency with LaGov system
• Proficiency with SharePoint

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a mission impacting millions of Louisiana residents.
• Professional growth within a state government environment.