The Accounting Coordinator supports the financial operations of the department by performing professional-level accounting functions. The incumbent is responsible for managing, tracking, and reporting the financial activities related to various funding sources including grants, foundation and state accounts. The incumbent ensures compliance with university policies, state regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The incumbent monitors funding requirements and prepares financial reports to support academic units.
45% The Accounting Coordinator supports the financial operations of the department by performing professional-level accounting functions. The incumbent is responsible for managing, tracking, and reporting the financial activities related to various funding sources including grants, foundation and state accounts. The incumbent ensures compliance with university policies, state regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The incumbent monitors funding requirements and prepares financial reports to support academic units.
25% The incumbent balances monthly salary savings account using report from Budget & Planning. Updates cost cent er files to include actual and projected expenditures. Tracks savings and expenses as a result of vacant positions, LWOPs, research buyouts, sabbaticals, adjuncts, summer salary, merits and other categories. Tracks all non-budgeted salary activity to reflect the appropriate party responsible for the balance. Research discrepancies. Works closely to monitor actual expenses when it is significantly different than projected.
25% The incumbent works closely with team to ensure all Foundation accounts are balanced. Provides department chair with current balances and projections. Creates new accounts.
The incumbent works closely with team to perform thorough Scholarship Financial Review and Reconciliation. The incumbent manages the Endowed Professorship and Chair Financial Review process which includes preparation of forms, tracking of payments, making accounting entries, updating holders and maintaining vacant list. Prepares Foundation check requests and assists with Foundation credit card reconciliations.
5% Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field and 2 years of accounting or financial experience.
LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply. A degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with University or public sector accounting, familiarity with Workday, knowledge of grant accounting, unrestricted or foundation accounts.
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.