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 - BFAR - Bursar - StuAdmin - Customer Service (John Milligan (00076138))

   

Work Location:

0125 Thomas D. Boyd Hall

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

This is a professional position in the Bursar Operations division of Accounting Services at LSU. This position is responsible for invoice processing, general ledger entries, and reconciliation, which spans various campuses: Baton Rouge, Law, AgCenter, Pennington, and Veterinary Medicine. This position participates in registration for the 10 registration terms to assist a customer base of 35,000+ by providing customer service via email, phone, virtually, and face-to-face. This position is to assist in the management of the e-commerce, PCI, GLBA, NACHA, vendor selection, and business solutions programs. This position assists with providing front-line support to the 80+ merchants across the three LSU entities.

30%  Participate in Bursar's Office registration process for 10 terms annually. Provides assistance to students, parents, and departments regarding the registration process and general account inquiries.  Assistance is provided daily by phone, email, virtually, and in person.  Must be able to interpret a customer's record, give a complete and accurate explanation of the account, and if needed, refer the customer to the appropriate department for further explanation, information, and resolution.  

30% Assist the manager with the functional business solutions for Bursar Operations. Collaborate with Bursar team members on operational needs and provide efficient and modern solutions. Work with ITS, vendors, and other members of Bursar Operations to define business requirements, map processes, and define configuration. Performing validation and testing on new processes and configuration.

20% Assist the manager with all aspects of PCI-DSS, NACHA, payment security, and GLBA for LSUAM, PBRC, and Ag Center. Includes but is not limited to creating and maintaining the vendor list and ensuring Attestations of Compliance (AOC) are received on an annual basis.  Follow-up with departments and vendors for AOCs. Serve as the backup point of contact for Bursar Operations with IT Security on any payment security-related areas.

20% Assist the manager with the processes and operation of the merchant services program for LSUAM, AgCenter, and PBRC. Take an active part in coordinating and facilitating PCI-DSS compliance processes with internal and external stakeholders. Review the Bursar Operations webpage to ensure PCI-DSS information is accurate and up-to-date. Other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting or a business-related field with at least 24 hours of accounting. 2 years of applicable professional experience can be substituted for the 24 hours of accounting. LSU is dedicated to fostering an environment where our employees feel appreciated for their skills and individuality. If a candidate does not meet the minimum qualifications as listed but has substantial experience in the key job responsibilities, we encourage them to apply. 

Physical Qualifications: This position requires the physical ability and eye-hand coordination necessary to use a computer terminal, calculator, laptop, tablet, copier, telephone, and other office equipment. This position requires the ability to sit in the same position for extended periods (3.5 to 4 hours) at a time using continuous hand motions when using a calculator or entering data into the computer system. This position requires the ability to communicate clearly and effectively through the use of phone, email, and direct contact with individuals (including conducting training sessions and presentations). Scheduled or non-scheduled overtime may be required to meet the needs of the division. Occasional travel may be required. Leave may not be permitted during critical times.

This position regularly engages in financial matters including handling credit cards, cash, grant funds, or other university funds, and must undergo a credit check per FASOP HR-04.

   

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