Staff Accountant

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Job Posting Title:

Staff Accountant

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUA FA - Accounting - Assistant (Summer Elizabeth Steele (00068079))

   

Work Location:

LSU - Alexandria

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Audit and review student and customer account receivables for past due balances.

• Contact students, customers, and external agencies regarding past due accounts.

• Communicate with various University departments to collect documentation for proof of debt.

• Prepare monthly collections file for submission to the Louisiana Attorney General's Office.

• Oversee all communications with the Attorney General's Office.

• Receive and process monthly payments from the Attorney General's office.

• Invoice all external agencies and affiliates, including, but not limited to, military divisions, Louisiana Workforce, and various school boards.

• Reconcile weekly financial aid disbursements.

• Assist Director of Accounting Services with monthly accounts receivable reconciliations.

• Assist at cashiering window as needed.

• Assist in implementation and upkeep of internal controls.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.

• Minimum of three years of experience within an Accounting, Finance or Business-related field.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Knowledge and direct experience with the Microsoft Office Suite and basic computer competency are required.

• Knowledge and direct experience with QuickBooks and Workday preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with multiple constituencies, both internal and external to an organization.

HOURS:  Eight (8) hours per day, Monday –Friday 40 hours a week. Additional hours worked as needed.

   

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Application Instructions:
Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts and a background check will be required upon hire.

   

Skills Needed:

   

Preferred Skills:

   

Posting Date:

October 5, 2026

   

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.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

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