Staff Accountant 1 (Entry Level)

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Job Posting Title:

Staff Accountant 1 (Entry Level)

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM FA - AS - Payroll - Disb - Insurance (Candice Lockwood (00051919))

   

Work Location:

0204 Thomas D. Boyd Hall

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

This position is a non-supervisory, unclassified position in the Disbursements/Tax and Insurance Section of LSU Office of Accounting Services/Payroll. This position processes federal, state, OASDI, and Medicare taxes along with non-resident alien taxation. 

30% Federal Tax 
Calculate and balance federal tax payments to be submitted for payment after each payroll run. Analyze and correct discrepancies.  Prepare W-2C forms and file on Form 941X returns. Monitor the W-2 error report and make corrections as necessary. Correspond with the IRS on tax notices. Assist with end-of-the-year W-2 reporting. 

25% FICA Tax 

Set up initial FICA elections for all employees. Audit FICA elections for each pay group on a weekly basis and correct elections and contributions as needed. Audit Medicare for employees hired prior to 1986. Audit non-resident alien FICA and federal tax elections for compliance with IRS regulations. 

15% State Tax

Calculate and balance LA State withholding tax payments to be made twice a month. Prepare the quarterly L-1 form. Prepare and remit W-2C forms as needed. Maintain a list of employees working outside of Louisiana and monitor the no-tax, no-wage-tax elections. Prepare manual W-2 forms for no-wage, no-tax employees as needed. Prepare Form L-1 and Form L-3 for yearly tax reporting. 

15% Non-Resident Alien Tax 
Collects and reviews the Alien Tax Information Forms and calculates the IRS-required Substantial Presence Test to determine proper tax treatment. Administers tax treaty benefits for eligible nonresident aliens whose country has an applicable tax treaty with the US. Prepares payroll data to be reported on the 1042S forms at calendar year end.

10% Reconciliations

Insurance deduction reconciliations. Reconcile insurance deductions collected from paychecks to payments made. 

5% Other

Other duties as assigned by department management. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, 24 hours of college accounting. 24 hours of accounting can be substituted for 2 years of directly applicable professional 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 in the job description.

Financial history/credit check required per FASOP HR-04.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

Attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Candice Lockwood at candice@lsu.edu or 578-2023.

   

Posting Date:

January 13, 2026

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

January 27, 2026

  

Additional Position Information:

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