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The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) is responsible for fairly and efficiently collecting state tax revenues to fund public services, to regulate charitable gaming and the sale of alcoholic beverage and tobacco, and to support state agencies in the collection of overdue debts. Collectively, each program, unit, division and group work together to provide the core services to taxpayers of the State of Louisiana and stakeholders of the agency. LDR is comprised of the following groups: Tax Collection, Charitable Gaming, Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC), Debt Recovery, and Louisiana Tax Free Shopping Commission.
The Financial Services Division's Accounts Payable Section serves the operating accounting functions for the Department of Revenue's agency, and the Office of Revenue with 3 separate appropriated programs; Tax collection, Alcohol and Tobacco Control and Charitable Gaming having combined approximate $100 million operating budget from multiple means of financing (general fund direct, self-generated, statutory dedication, federal, and interagency transfers).
The Financial Administrative Services section of the Financial Services Division is responsible for processing all agency related travel, purchases, contracts and procurement. This section is dedicated to providing the services and support necessary to meet the goals and objectives of the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) in an efficient and cost effective manner that is in compliance with all state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
ABOUT THIS POSITION:
This position’s duty, as an employee of the Budget Accounting Section, is to operate within the Financial Services Division’s mission to administer the fiscal functions of the Department to provide goods and service to all employees for the efficient performance of their jobs and to provide the Departments administration with timely and accurate information.
The incumbent of this position performs advanced journeyman complex accounting and budget accounting duties, including preparation, projection and monitoring of the Department’s budget. The position works with the approximately $110 million operating budget. The means of financing are General Fund, Self-generated funds, interagency transfers, Statutory dedications and Federal.
Examples of Duties:
- Prepares complex accounting reports and other status reports designed to assess the financial operating revenue and expenditure of the Department, Programs, Divisions, Groups/Offices, Projects and Activates.
- Informs management of potential budgetary expenditure or self-generated cash-flow problems.
- Prepares and monitors the Departments annual budget request by preparing all related budget documents for assigned budget categories.
Managing Budgets: The ability to be a good steward of state resources by effectively managing allocated funds.
Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.
Working with Financial Information: The ability to use financial data to guide, drive, and convey the financial standing and/or outlook of an organization.
How to Apply:
This position is in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as an Budget Analyst 1, 2 or 3 depending upon the qualifications of the candidate selected.
Please click on the below links to learn more about this position.
Budget Analyst 1Budget Analyst 2
Budget Analyst 3
**Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title and NOT the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.**
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Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications, submits an incomplete application or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
If you are applying for a position which requires a baccalaureate and/or master's degree you may apply 90 days prior to receipt of your degree however the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your graduation date. Please contact the HR representative listed below to ensure that your application is accepted as eligible.
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
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Jennifer Duncan
Louisiana Department of Revenue
Human Resources Division
P.O. Box 66378
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
jennifer.duncan@la.gov
The Louisiana Department of Revenue is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Louisiana is a State as A Model Employer for People with Disabilities
VACANCY INFORMATION:
This posting may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions available within the Louisiana Department of Revenue within 90 days of the closing date.
This position may be filled as a:
- Probational Appointment
- Job Appointment
- Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency wide permanent status employees)
- Detail to Special Duty
Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.
This position will be domiciled in East Baton RougeParish. Applicants must select this parish on their application to indicate that they are available to work in the parish of this vacancy.
A Tax and Natural Disaster Clearance will be conducted on all selected applicants to validate the timely submission of tax returns and payments. It is a requirement that all Revenue employees must adhere to all tax laws of the State of Louisiana.
LA R.S.15:587.5, 587.6 and the IRS require the Louisiana Department of Revenue to conduct a criminal history records check of a prospective employee who will access federal tax information to perform job duties. Any applicant who receives and accepts a conditional offer of employment will require a completed criminal history records check prior to his or her first day of work.
Qualifications
NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job Concepts
Function of Work:
To perform budget preparation, review, and monitoring activities.
Level of Work:
Entry.
Supervision Received:
Generally from a higher-level fiscal position.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
May be used by all state agencies.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Budget Analyst 2 by less complexity and number of variables in budget(s) prepared, reviewed, and monitored.
Examples of Work
Monitors and forecasts revenues and expenditures to identify trends and potential funding problems.
Prepares required reports and financial statements which include the compilation and analysis of data.
Proposes alternatives to spending and revisions in authorized budget.
Reviews, projects, reports, and proposes changes to performance indicators.
Prepares budget adjustment forms as necessary to draw or transfer funds.
