Staff Accountant 1 (Entry Level)

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Job Posting Title:

Staff Accountant 1 (Entry Level)

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All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.

Job Posting Title:

Staff Accountant 1 (Entry Level)

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Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM FA - AS - AP - Travel - Travel (DeAnna Landry (00000971))

Work Location:

0217 Thomas D. Boyd Hall

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

This position is an entry level, unclassified position in the Accounts Payable & Travel division of Accounting Services. 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 initiates ad hoc bank transactions to record deposits, when applicable, to reimburse the University. This position level demonstrates proficiency of the University Travel Program.

75% Responsible for the audit of travel and special meal expense reports for travel expenses paid with personal funds, LaCarte card, and Centrally Billed Accounts (CBAs) for LSU Baton Rouge, including the Athletics department, LSU at Alexandria, LSU at Eunice and the Pennington Biomedical Research Center institutions.The audit requires the assurance of compliance in accordance with all Federal and State laws, as well asPM-13, University Travel regulations. Responsible for the compliance audit of miscellaneous check requests and/or supplier invoices in which itemized travel expenses are included.

10% Communicates with departmental Travel Coordinators, Travel Managers, Cost Center Managers, and employee/travelers regarding incomplete supporting cost documentation, status of travel expense reports and supplier invoices. Provides guidance to departmental contacts and/or employees/travelers regarding Federal,State and University Travel Rules and Regulations. Communicates with other institutions and provide guidancewith travel audit questions.

10% Responsible for initiating ad hoc bank transactions to record deposits to reimburse the University and clear employee receivables. Provides support to the employees/travelers related to the state-contracted travel agency's on-line booking system for pulling traveler's itineraries, when applicable, to expedite travelreimbursements.

5% Provides administrative support for interoffice routing for appropriate review and approvals. Maintains year-end processing of travel expense reports to meet critical deadlines to ensure travel and special meal expenses are recorded in the appropriate accounting period. Assists with the special projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field with 24 hours of accounting. 2 years of directly applicable professional experience can be substituted for 24 hours of accounting.

Physical Qualifications: 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.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact DeAnna Landry at deannl@lsu.edu or 578-8593.

Posting Date:

June 13, 2024

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

June 26, 2024

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.

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LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:

LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact theOffice of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

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