Fiscal Operations Accountant - Coordinator 1

University of New Orleans•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•$40,000 - $50,000

About The Position

This position provides professional accounting support, financial reporting support, fiscal operations support, and compliance and customer support. The role involves preparing and maintaining financial records, journal entries, reconciliations, and workpapers. It also includes reviewing financial transactions for accuracy and compliance, researching discrepancies, and compiling financial information for reports. The position assists with monitoring revenues, expenditures, budgets, grants, and cash activity, while maintaining organized records. Additionally, it supports internal and external audits, communicates with stakeholders, and applies accounting policies and procedures. The role also participates in continuous improvement by learning state accounting systems and assisting with special projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or Associate’s degree plus 3 years of professional experience, or 6 years of professional work experience.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and follow up.
Ability to interpret and apply accounting policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Proficiency in Teams, and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Management, Statistics, or a related field.
Minimum 1 year professional experience maintaining financial records or preparing accounting reports.
Minimum 1 year professional experience using accounting or enterprise financial systems.
Minimum 1 year professional experience interpreting and applying accounting policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining financial records and supporting documentation.
Preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting workpapers.
Reviewing financial transactions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established accounting procedures.
Researching and resolving routine accounting discrepancies.
Compiling and analyzing financial information for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Assisting with month-end and year-end accounting activities.
Preparing spreadsheets, schedules, and supporting documentation for financial reporting.
Assisting with monitoring revenues, expenditures, budgets, grants, cash activity, or other assigned fiscal functions.
Maintaining organized accounting records in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Assisting with the preparation and review of financial data used in management decision-making.
Assisting with internal and external audit requests by gathering supporting documentation.
Communicating with Fiscal staff, program personnel, and other stakeholders to obtain or clarify financial information.
Applying established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to assigned work.
Learning state accounting systems, policies, and financial processes.
Assisting with special projects, process improvements, and other related duties as assigned.
Other tasks as required.