ACCOUNTANT 1
State of Louisiana
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
The LSU AgCenter is seeking an Accountant 1 to compile, analyze and report on the financial performance of the School of Renewable Natural Resources. The role focuses on reviewing financial statements, budgeting and forecast activities to support university operations in Louisiana.
You will work within the School of Renewable Natural Resources on campus in Baton Rouge, contributing to internal controls and monthly closes while ensuring compliance with state reporting requirements.
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.
- An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics.
- Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
Responsibilities
- Review 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%)
Education
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.
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.
- 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.
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.
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%)
- 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.
For further information about this vacancy contact: Rebecca Smelley at rsmelley@agcenter.lsu.edu.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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