Staff Accountant

Location: New Orleans

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a finance team in New Orleans, Louisiana in a contract-to-permanent role. This position supports grant and contract accounting activities by managing billing, tracking receivables, and helping ensure compliance with funding requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with both internal stakeholders and external funding guidelines.

Responsibilities:

- Establish new grant and contract accounts and develop supporting budgets, including applicable indirect cost calculations.

- Evaluate purchasing and payment-related documentation, such as requisitions, transfers, travel submissions, and disbursement requests, to ensure accuracy and compliance.

- Examine award records and update account details when changes to funding terms or project information are required.

- Partner with principal investigators and departmental staff to provide accounting support and maintain effective working relationships.

- Generate timely and precise invoices in accordance with sponsor agreements and contract billing requirements.

- Maintain organized billing records and keep invoice tracking data current and accurate.

- Review outstanding balances, monitor aging activity, and pursue collection efforts for receivables exceeding 60 days past due.

- Prepare financial reports for leadership that summarize grant and contract activity and support informed decision-making.

- Collaborate with team members on cross-training efforts, assist with onboarding new staff, and contribute to process and policy improvements as needed. Requirements - Bachelor's degree required.

- 2-3 years of accounting or related grants and contracts experience required.

- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including hands-on experience with pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.

- Working knowledge of journal entries and general ledger activity.

- Experience supporting grant-funded or foundation-funded financial operations preferred.

- Ability to manage high-volume invoicing with strong attention to detail and deadlines.

- Familiarity with Oracle or similar financial systems is preferred.

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