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ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Salary

$2,922.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

LETA-07112025-MW

Department

LA Educational TV Authority

Opening Date

07/11/2025

Closing Date

7/25/2025 11:59 PM Central

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+ Benefits

About this Job

The mission of Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) is to provide programming that is intelligent, informative, educational and entertaining. LPB connects the citizens of the state by creating content that showcases Louisiana’s unique history, people, places and events.

LPB is a state network of six non-commercial television stations in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, and Shreveport licensed to the Louisiana Educational Television Authority (LETA), established in 1971 by the Louisiana Legislature. LPB is also affiliated with WLAE-TV in New Orleans.

LPB airs quality national PBS programming including PBS NewsHour, MASTERPIECE, NOVA, NATURE, Antiques Roadshow, Great Performances, as well the many educational programs from PBS KIDS. In addition to its main channel (LPB1), LPB and PBS have a 24/7 children’s channel (LPB2), and LPB and Create TV have a how-to and lifestyle channel (LPB3).

The Business Services Division is seeking anAccounting Technicianto enhance its collaborative team dedicated to advancing the agency's mission. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and skilled in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and assisting with financial reporting. Key responsibilities include vendor payments, reconciling accounts, preparing journal entries, and supporting the month-end close process. The role offers an opportunity to work closely with the Director of Business Services and Accountant 2, who will provide valuable insights into best practices in financial management and accounting processes.

Candidates who demonstrate strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment are encouraged to apply for this promising opportunity.

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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=139340) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

As an Accounting Technician you will be responsible for performing a variety of accounting and clerical tasks that support the efficient operation of our department, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all financial records.

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements

• Help maintain accurate records of financial transactions and ensure all entries are properly documented

• Support the accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoicing and vendor payment processing

• Conducts basic reconciliations of bank statements and accounts

• Participate in month-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting

• Collaborate with team members to identify and implement process improvements

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Work Schedule:Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday

Division: Business Services Department

Louisiana Educational Television A uthority is a State a s a Model Employer ( SAME ) a gency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources a vailable for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide (http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide\_2018.pdf) (Download PDF reader) .

How To Apply:

Applicants that possess experience greater than the minimum qualifications may be considered for a salary higher than the minimum hiring rate utilizing State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g).

No Civil Service test scoreis 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.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

LETA is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, LETA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor. NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check. All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system.

Contact Information:

Kandra Colomb

Louisiana Educational TV Authority

7733 Perkins Rd.

Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Email: [email protected]

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) 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

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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