Fiscal Operations Accountant - Coordinator 1

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Department Medicaid Support

Job Summary

Job Description Provides professional accounting support by:

Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining financial records and supporting documentation.

Preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting work papers.

Reviewing financial transactions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established accounting procedures.

Researching and resolving routine accounting discrepancies.

Provides financial reporting support by:

Compiling and analyzing financial information for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

Assisting with month-end and year-end accounting activities.

Preparing spreadsheets, schedules, and supporting documentation for financial reporting..Provides fiscal operations support by:

Assisting with monitoring revenues, expenditures, budgets, grants, cash activity, or other assigned fiscal functions.

Maintaining organized accounting records in accordance with department policies and procedures.

Assisting with the preparation and review of financial data used in management decision-making..Provides compliance and customer support by:

Assisting with internal and external audit requests by gathering supporting documentation.

Communicating with Fiscal staff, program personnel, and other stakeholders to obtain or clarify financial information.

Applying established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to assigned work..Participates in continuous improvement by:.Learning state accounting systems, policies, and financial processes.

Assisting with special projects, process improvements, and other related duties as assigned.

Other tasks as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree, or Associate’s degree plus 3 years of professional experience, or 6 years of professional work experience.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Strong attention to detail and follow up.

Ability to interpret and apply accounting policies and procedures.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Proficiency in Teams, and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel.

DESIRED:

Advanced degree

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Management, Statistics, or a related field.

Minimum 1 year professional experience maintaining financial records or preparing accounting reports.

Minimum 1 year professional experience using accounting or enterprise financial systems.

Minimum 1 year professional experience interpreting and applying accounting policies and procedures.

SALARY: 40-50k Required Attachments Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section.

Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;

Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and LSU New Orleans;

Names and contact information of three references;

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at LSU New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.
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