Accountant

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University seeks an Accountant II to analyze accounting data and prepare financial reports, collaborating with campus colleagues, administrators, community members, and accreditation agencies with diplomacy.

The candidate should have at least three years of accounting experience in higher education or non-profit settings, a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field, and strong Excel skills for reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of accounting experience, preferably in higher education or non-profit.
• Knowledge of GAAP and higher-education financial practices, preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Journal Entry Management: prepares assigned journal entries accurately and timely.
• Reconciles balances of asset and liability accounts.
• Summarizes financial status by collecting information, preparing financial statements and other reports.
• Maintains internal controls and compliance; supports audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

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The Accountant II provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing Accounting data and prepares Financial Reports. The Accountant II will work closely with internal and external partners and use a high degree of diplomacy and discretion to interact in a positive and polished manner with diverse constituents including campus colleagues, administrators, community members, and accreditation agencies.

Responsibilities

Job Standards and Performance Expectations

• Mission Alignment
• Actively engages the Catholic and Franciscan mission and identity of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University by modeling the Franciscan values, honoring the legacy of the founding congregation, promoting justice for the communities we serve, and integrating the Catholic and Franciscan intellectual traditions in programs, courses and services
• Ensure all financial transactions align with institutional values and goals
• Journal Entry Management
• Prepares assigned journal entries accurately and timely
• Ensures accuracy of complex interfaces
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
• Reconciles balances of assigned asset and liability accounts
• Summarizes financial status by collecting information, preparing financial statements and other reports, and ensures deadlines are met monthly, quarterly and at year end close
• Prepares variance analysis (to budget and prior periods) and assists in the year-end Pro-forma projections
• Internal Controls & Compliance
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls
• Monitors the accuracy of manual payroll transactions for adjunct contracts, interim payments, and tuition reimbursements paid by the University
• Performs periodic audits within the Bursar’s function and with retail sales of the University
• Grant and Endowment Compliance
• Oversee complex reconciliations involving Grants and Endowments
• Reconciles Trust Statement activity and allocates activity across funds
• Variance and Fluctuation Analysis
• Identifies and analyzes significant fluctuations in asset and liability account balances to ensure accuracy of financial records
• Monitors variance reporting within Strata and ensures that Department Heads are reviewing monthly Expense Reports and stay compliant with variance explanations
• Advisory and Decision Support
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options
• Prepare reports on demand, as needed, for accreditation renewals
• Supports the functions of the Bursar’s Office, as needed
• Audit and Special Projects
• Prepares Annual Audit Schedules for external auditors timely and accurately
• Assists with all External Surveys
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Performs additional responsibilities, as needed, to support University operations
• Remains flexible and responsive to evolving institutional needs

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of three (3) years of Accounting experience, preferably in a higher education or non-profit environment, preferred
• Knowledge of GAAP and higher-education financial practices, preferred

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, required

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced academic environment;
• Attention to detail and high-level accuracy;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills