Accounting Analyst 1 (Entry Level)

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Job Posting Title:

Accounting Analyst 1 (Entry Level)

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM FA - AS - BFAR - FAR - FS - Fringe Benefits (Jennifer Gendron Richard (00003151))

   

Work Location:

0204 Thomas D. Boyd Hall

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

This position is an unclassified position in the Financial Accounting and Reporting division in the Office of Accounting Services at LSU.  The position is responsible for a variety of functions in the Workday accounting system, financial statement and footnote preparation, auditing internal billings and cost transfers, assistance with the preparation of the University's F&A rate proposal as well as monitoring of accounts.

50% Audits and approves internal billings and cost transfers for propriety and completeness.  Communicates with campus departments to assist with problem resolution when compliance issues arise.  Reviews EIBs from departments and other campuses for accuracy and notifies supervisor once they are approved and ready for upload into Workday.

25% Assists with preparation of monthly financial statements.  Runs cumulative error reports and initiates EIB corrections or journal corrections for accounting errors in Workday.  Assists with developing and documenting departmental procedures.  Prepares accruals, adjustments, closing entries, GASB 35 entries, financial statements, and footnotes at fiscal year end for Workday campuses to be included in the LSU System's Annual Financial Report.    

15% Assists in monitoring agency and restricted accounts for overdrafts and communicates directly with departments for resolution when necessary.  Assists with bank reconciliation desk procedures as needed and provides backup support for Analyst.  Assists with check processing procedures, including but not limited to stop payments, cancels, and reissues. 

10% Assists management with the preparation of the University’s Facilities and Administrative cost proposal, including but not limited to the University’s campus wide space survey. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field with 24 hours of college accounting

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 1 year professional experience

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

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

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

Please 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 Jen Richard at jgendr1@lsu.edu or 578-1454.

   

Posting Date:

June 17, 2024

   

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

  

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, 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.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:

LSU is designated as a