Financial Accountant

Louisiana State University

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The LSU System office Financial Accountant reports to the Business Manager, LSU System Office of the President. This position is responsible for the compilation, preparation, review, and submission of accounting transactions and reports on the LSU System. A successful candidate must exhibit a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Relevant experience in key job responsibilities (a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description).
Active Listening
Adaptability
Analytical Reasoning
Budget Forecasting
Collaboration
Detail-Oriented
Ethics
Time Management
Valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with at least one year of relevant experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

Assists in preparing responses to requests from various stakeholders including but not limited to: monitoring and compiling fiscal note requests to report potential financial impact to all LSU System campuses of bills proposed during legislative session; coordination and compilation of the Quarterly Receivable & Bad Debt Report to the Louisiana OSRSP; coordination and compilation of the annual Accounts Receivable Write-off Report for BOS approval; coordination and compilation of the System Investment Report; preparation of the Semi-Annual Financial Report to the BOS; Affiliated Entities Report; and ad hoc reports.
Completes accounting and business transactions in LSU’s Workday Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system including deposits of checks, creation of journal entries, creation of procurement requisitions, and invoice processing. Monitors and reconciles ledgers for the LSU System departmental and LSU Foundation accounts.
Assists with Budget Preparation – Reviews, coordinates, and compiles all LSU system campuses’ budget request forms for submission to the Board of Regents and the Louisiana Office of Planning and Budget.
Serves as Asset Custodian for the LSU System Office of the President and Health Affairs; orders supplies, and processes vendor payments for departmental operations and events.
Assists with special projects as assigned.