State Fiscal Analyst 1, 2, 3

About this Job

• Overseeing the state’s capital construction program
• Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
• Development of the state budget
• Providing technology services
• Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
• Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes

Minimum Qualifications

Three 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; OR

A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting; OR

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics; OR

An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics; 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:

• Review and process contracts, invoices, and payments for capital projects to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely disbursement of funds.
• Coordinate with state agencies, project managers, and financial offices to resolve financial issues and communicate project funding status.
• Manage funding agreements with non-state entities and monitor compliance with contractual and financial requirements.
• Track and verify required matching funds and provide financial support and guidance to external partners.
• Establish and maintain project structures within financial management systems for accurate tracking and reporting.
• Monitor project costs, expenditures, and assets to ensure proper accounting and fiscal accountability.
• Prepare financial, funding, and progress reports to support project oversight and management decision-making.
• Conduct project closeout activities, including reconciling accounts and returning unused or excess funds as required.
• Analyze financial data and ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and funding requirements.
• Support the successful administration of capital projects through financial analysis, accounting, compliance monitoring, and project coordination.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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  Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.