Staff Accountant 1 (Entry Level) Job at LSU-Baton Rouge
LSU-Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA
$32,328 - $63,648 a year
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Job Description:
This position is an entry level, unclassified position in the Accounts Payable & Travel division of Accounting Services. This position is responsible for obtaining an understanding the University Travel Program which includes, PM-13, University Travel Regulations and all other associated policies and procedures related to travel. This position is responsible for the audit of travel and special meal expense reports, which includes travel expenses paid with personal funds, LaCarte procurement card, CBA, and supplier invoices, for the LSU BR campus, including Athletics, and LSU at Alexandria, LSU at Eunice and the Pennington Biomedical Research Center. This position also assists with travel reporting and initiates deposit transmittals via the CARD, when applicable to reimburse the University.
75% Audits travel and special meal expense reports which may include expenses paid with personal funds, LaCarte transactions with travel, and Centrally Billed Accounts (CBA's) for LSU Baton Rouge, including Athletics, LSU at Alexandria, LSU at Eunice and the Pennington Biomedical Research Center to ensure compliance in accordance with all Federal, State, and University laws, regulations, rules, policies and procedures (PM-13). Audits check requests or supplier invoices with itemized travel expenses for compliance with the University Travel Regulations (PM-13).
10% Communicates with departmental contacts and travelers regarding insufficient cost documentation and/or status of travel expense reports and invoices with travel expenses. Provides guidance to departmental contacts and travelers regarding Federal, State and University Travel Rules and Regulations.
10% Responsible for initiating deposit transmittal requests (i.e., Card) to reimburse the University and clear employee receivables. Responsible for the monthly relocation reporting for taxable relocation expenses to Payroll. Maintains the monthly reconciliation of all travel ledger accounts and initiates any correction journal entries. Provides support for the state-contracted travel agency's online booking system. Assists with the internal and external reporting of travel expenses (i.e., Monthly/Quarterly Mileage, Relocation, Single Day Meals, Travel Advance Reconciliation).
5% Provides administrative support for interoffice routing for appropriate review and approvals. Assists with year-end processing for all travel expenditures to meet critical deadlines for year-end closeout to ensure travel and special meal expense reports are recorded in the appropriate accounting period. Assists with the special projects as needed.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or business-related field with at least 24 hours of accounting. 2 years of directly applicable professional experience can be substituted for 24 hours of Accounting or 2 years of professional experience can be substituted for up to 9 hours of Accounting. This position requires the physical ability and eye-hand coordination necessary to use a computer terminal, calculator, copier, telephone, and other office equipment. This position requires the ability to sit in the same position for extended periods at a time (3.5-4 hours) using continuous hand motions when using a calculator or entering data into the computer system. Overtime may be required during year-end and/or at periods of high volume.
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.
Posting Date:May 2, 2023
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!
Remote Work -
Positions approved to work remotely 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:
LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU’s Diversity Statement and Roadmap (Download PDF reader). Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or emailed HR@lsu.edu
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