ACCOUNTANT 1

Lsu-Agricultural-Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The LSU AgCenter in Baton Rouge is hiring an Accountant 1 to compile, analyze and report on the financial performance of the School of Renewable Natural Resources. You will contribute to monthly financial statements, budgets and forecasts, and conduct in-house audits as needed.

Qualifications include 3–6 years of accounting-related experience, a bachelor’s degree with accounting hours, or a CPA license. The position offers standard business hours and located at 227 Renewable Natural Resources

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking.
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in accounting.
• A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics.
• An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics.
• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reviewing monthly financial statements to determine proper charging of operating revenues and expenditures; prepare income statements by consolidating accounting data and interpret results; assist in preparing annual budgets and forecasts, manage year-end and account-end closing activities; Monitor individual faculty accounts and recommend corrective action if needed; perform in-house audits; report non-compliance or account changes to management; etc. (50%)
• Responsible for the production of complex accounting reports, manage budget projections for many accounts, and monitor and forecast expenditures for state funds and grant funds. (50%)

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

Auditing

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in accounting

CPA license

Job description

The LSU AgCenter focuses on research, extension and teaching to make advancements that will benefit generations. The LSU AgCenter is one of eight campuses of the LSU System. With offices in every parish and research stations across the state, the LSU AgCenter is committed to serving the citizens of Louisiana. That pledge includes our dedication to agriculture and the vital work of providing innovation and support for the food and fiber sector while improving agriculture’s valuable contributions to the state’s economy.

Our educational efforts span nutrition and health, food safety, backyard gardening, disaster preparedness, storm recovery, youth development, managing insects and natural threats, economic development, resource conservation and so much more. The LSU AgCenter provides individuals, families, businesses, schools, industries and local governments with valuable information aimed at improving economic conditions, general wellness and quality of life. Our faculty members across the state are actively engaged in research that creates solutions for the many aspects of agriculture while serving all residents of Louisiana. For more information on the LSU AgCenter, click here: LSU AgCenter.

The School of Renewable Natural Resources is hiring an Accountant 1 with a passion for compiling, analyzing and reporting on the financial performance of the school.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in accounting; OR
• A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting; OR
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics; OR
• An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR
• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

As an Accountant 1, you'll help create a positive first impression for every person who walks through our doors. In this role, you will:

• Responsible for reviewing monthly financial statements to determine proper charging of operating revenues and expenditures; prepare income statements by consolidating accounting data and interpret results; assist in preparing annual budgets and forecasts, manage year-end and account-end closing activities; Monitor individual faculty accounts and recommend corrective action if needed; perform in-house audits; report non-compliance or account changes to management; etc. (50%)
• Responsible for the production of complex accounting reports, manage budget projections for many accounts, and monitor and forecast expenditures for state funds and grant funds. (50%)

Position-Specific Details

• Appointment Type: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
• Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
• Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
• Location: 227 Renewable Natural Resources Building, LSU-BR campus
• This position is not eligible for remote employment.

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact: Rebecca Smelley at [e-mail].