ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5042014) Apply  ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN Salary $2,922.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number ACCTE-211825-081325CM Department LWC Workforce Support & Training Division Office of Workers' Compensation Opening Date 08/13/2025 Closing Date 8/18/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job Accounting Technician Office of Workers’ Compensation Division: OWCA Location: Baton Rouge, LA Announcement: ACCTE-211825-081325CM Office of Workers’ Compensation The Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) is seeking an Accounting Technician to join the Office of Workers' Compensation. The Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration (OWCA) in Louisiana oversees the enforcement and administration of workers’ compensation laws, aiming to support early return-to-work efforts and improve workplace safety. The department manages disputed claims, conducts hearings, reviews medical treatment disputes, and investigates fraud through collaborative efforts like the GAME ON task force. The OWCA also provides OSHA consultation services to high-risk industries, while Records management maintains detailed records and reporting systems, including electronic submissions of injury reports. Additionally, OWCA conducts financial audits and ensures compliance among self-insured employers and insurance carriers. We do not process individual workers' compensation claims or issue benefit payments. We also do not help injured workers with claims management. 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: •Reviewing/Verifying information provided is calculated correctly •Ensuring all manual payments and notifications of EFT payments are mailed to clients •Communication with OSRAP to resolve any issues concerning payment remittance •Ensuring all payments and reimbursements are calculated correctly according to negotiation documentation submitted by the court system/Attorneys. •Ensuring monthly, quarterly, and annual reports are submitted timely and accurately •As a team player, ensuring any special projects deemed necessary by management are done in a timely, professional manner. •Other duties as assigned Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a Probational or a Job Appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency-wide permanent status employees); or by Detail to Special Duty. Current permanent status, classified 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. The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant. How to Apply: No Civil Service test score or assessmentis required 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 applications 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). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check. For further information about this vacancy, contact: Connie Muse cmuse2@lwc.la.gov The Louisiana Workforce Commission is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAMEagency that serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities • TDD# 800-259-5154 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 01 Do you have experience with Microsoft Excel? + Yes + No 02 Do you have experience with account management? + Yes + No Required Question 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 Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email