Why work for TRSL?

• Service – All Louisianans have benefited from teachers that inspire and encourage us. At TRSL we give back to our state’s teachers by providing retirement security and excellent service. 
• Culture – We value and support employees through open communication, professional development, recognition, and by creating a sense of community. 
• Growth – TRSL encourages professional growth in a number of ways including professional development plans and career progression groups through SCS. We also offer financial assistance for professional certifications and postsecondary/graduate-level courses. 
• Benefits – TRSL offers a generous benefits package including: a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, etc. Work from home may be an available benefit for certain TRSL positions upon meeting the requirements of TRSL’s telework policy.
• Location – TRSL is conveniently located near the I-10 / I-12 split on Essen Lane, away from the congestion of downtown Baton Rouge.

This vacancy may be filled as a Probational, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to accept a Probational Appointment.

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) as follows:If filled as an Accountant 1 - $1,544.80 bi-weeklyIf filled as an Accountant 2 - $1,652.80 bi-weekly If filled as an Accountant 3 - $1,825.60 bi-weekly As Part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Accountant 1, Accountant 2, or Accountant 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. Please click each job title to review specific information on the salary range, minimum qualifications and job concepts.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Investment Accounting section is responsible for administering and directing all the investment accounting functions/ transactions for the pension fund with a fair value of investments of over $24 billion. Functions include reporting of the fund’s investment activity of public and private investment manager accounts, the reconciliation of the monthly financial statements and of public and private investment advisors, maintaining cash management records of all short-term investments and establishing accounts for new managers with the custodian bank. 

HOW 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 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.

Applications submitted without the education and/or work experience sections completed will be considered incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education.

Applicants who are qualifying for the position based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree should attach an official college transcript to their online application in order to verify their credentials. Transcripts may also be faxed, mailed, or emailed to the contact information below and must be received by the closing date of this posting.

Applicants with international degrees must provide an equivalency evaluation and a copy of their transcript at the time of application. The equivalency evaluation and transcript can be added as an attachment to your online application or may be faxed, mailed, or emailed to the contact information below and must be received by the closing date of this posting.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Sarah Templet

Human Resources Department

Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana

P.O. Box 94123, Baton Rouge, LA 70804

Ph: 225-922-2659

Fax: 225-922-2579

Email: sarah.templet@trsl.org

Additional TRSL Job Postings can be found HERE.

All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government’s E-verify system.

TRSL is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, TRSL is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor.

TRSL is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Function of Work:

To provide professional accounting services.

Level of Work:

Entry.

Supervision Received:

Generally from higher-level fiscal or administrative supervisor. 

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Location of Work:

May be used by all state agencies.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from Accountant Technician by presence of professional level accounting duties.

 
Differs from Accountant 2 in that the duties are less complex. See allocation criteria memo for details.