ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

About This JobOur mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Acadiana who have behavioral health and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities.We are looking for an Accounting Technician to join our team at our Crowley Behavioral Health Clinic location to provide fiscal/accounting and administrative support services for the agency. You will work in a variety of systems and software including an Electronic Health Record (EHR) System.If you are organized, enjoy working with financial data, maintaining accurate records and thrive in a people-centered environment, this could be the opportunity for you!Minimum QualificationsThree 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 SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:Your role as an Accounting Technician will include:Generating monthly bills; posting payments on client accounts; reviewing client's finances and researching Medicaid, Medicare and insurance eligibility; analyzing receivables and other information along with reconciling bank statements.You will also prepare and process travel forms, property control and additional administrative and clerical support for the agency.Position –Specific Details:Location: This position is located in the Acadiana Area Human Services District – Crowley Behavioral Health Clinic in Crowley, LAWork Schedule: Monday – Friday 40 hours/weekAppointment Type: Probational and PromotionalHow 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.Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. If you are selected for this position and indicate that you have a degree, you will be required to submit an official transcript.There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.For further information about this vacancy contact:Jennifer Sonnier, Human Resources AnalystJennifer.Sonnier@la.govAAHSD-Human Resources302 Dulles DriveLafayette, LA 70506Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.BenefitsLouisiana 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 CoverageParental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leaveHolidays 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.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), Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others