Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Department: Accounting Services

Reports To: Director of Accounting Services

Position Type: Professional / Unclassified

Work Location: LSU
- Alexandria

Pay Grade: Professional

• 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.
• Prepare quarterly Accounts Receivable report for OSRAP.
• Assist Director of Accounting Services with monthly accounts receivable reconciliations.
• Assist Director of Accounting Services with weekly reconciliations of financial aid disbursements.
• Assist at front counter in daily cashiering processes.
• Assist in implementation and upkeep of internal controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

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

To be determined.

Background check is required for hire.

• 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.

LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.