SBDC Accounting Coordinator

Louisiana State University

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Small Business Development Center Network (LSBDC) is the largest technical assistance provider to small businesses in Louisiana. The position will assist with the financial oversight of the LSBDC network and perform the day-to-day accounting transactions required of all LSBDC Network contracts and grants. Duties include but are not limited to budget preparation and review, processing monthly invoices, reconciling financial reports, maintaining supporting documentation, and processing journal entries and budget transfers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Knowledge of accounting principles and contract and grant activities.
Knowledge and application of various computer programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and Adobe Acrobat.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in accounting or MBA.
1-5 years of accounting, finance, or business experience.
Understanding of University policies and procedures.
Knowledge of LSU Workday System.

Responsibilities

Assist with the financial oversight of the LSBDC Network and perform the day-to-day accounting transactions required for all the LSBDC contracts and grants.
Budget preparation and review.
Processing monthly invoices from subcontractors.
Reconciling financial reports to funding agencies.
Maintaining supporting documentation.
Assisting with audits and financial reviews.
Preparing the LSBDC Network’s budget and program narrative in response to the annual SBA SBDC NOFO.
Coordinating the annual sub-award agreements with sub-recipients.
Monitoring the LSBDC Network and sub-awards budget vs. actual and remaining balance activities.
Preparing the LSBDC Network’s quarterly financial and programmatic narrative reports.
Developing, maintaining, and implementing the LSBDC Network financial and programmatic policies and procedures.
Coordinating with LSU Office of Sponsored Programs, Sponsored Program Accounting, and Procurement Services as required.
Maintaining knowledge of the LSU Workday system, GeauxGrants, and other systems related to the financial activities of the LSBDC Network’s contracts and grants.
Reviewing fiscal documents, balancing and reconciling subsidiary accounting records, and collecting data for budget projections and/or requests for release of funds.
Assembling, verifying, and correcting data as needed.
Preparing non-routine fiscal reports.
Processing journal entries and online budget transfers and journal vouchers as necessary.
Assisting with P-card purchases and approvals, P-card reconciliation, purchase requisitions, and direct pay requests.
Assisting with travel requests from LSBDC Lead Center staff to ensure travel costs are within the budget and all prior approvals have been obtained from SBA.
Compiling financial, accounting, or auditing reports on matters such as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll.
Assisting with other LSBDC Network projects as required.
Attending national, regional, and state meetings and trainings as required.
Developing and providing specific information, reports, and/or special services as requested or required by the SBA/SBDC Administrators, the SBA Business Development Specialist, and the LSBDC State Director.
Supporting area, state, and federal research projects concerning small businesses and disseminating results to the community.
Other duties as assigned.