Accountant

College: Louisiana Delta Community College

Department: Accounting

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Approver for all CBA travel card transactions in WORKS. Ensure accurate backup and coding for transactions.
• Oversight of specific unrestricted and restricted funds, including agency funds. Communicate with appropriate personnel to assist with budget setup, budget reports, and forecasting of future budget needs.
• Review and approve purchase requisitions and check requests for assigned funds, ensure transactions are in compliance with LDCC policy and procedures, and prepare ad-hoc reports as needed.
• Prepare and enter journal entries as needed.
• Assist with year-end financial statement preparation.
• Other duties as assigned by the Comptroller

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounting, preferably with governmental or fund accounting; thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures; experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process; experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); Experience with Banner and related applications or in Higher Education preferred; experience with Bank of America WORKS and/or Louisiana state travel rules and regulations is a plus. A successful candidate must have effective interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to self-motivate, manage time, and meet deadlines is critical.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.