Accountant II

Mielegalaid; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadiana Legal Service Corporation seeks an Accountant to support financial operations, reporting, and compliance with GAAP, LSC guidelines, and grant requirements. The role involves journal entries, reconciliations, and grant accounting support under CFO supervision.

The incumbent collaborates with accounting staff to prepare financial reports, monitor budgets, and assist with audits, ensuring accurate records and adherence to organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–4 years of professional accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit or grant-funded environment.
• Experience with reconciliations, financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable, or general ledger accounting.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accounting records and accuracy of the general ledger.
• Prepares journal entries and supporting documentation for routine transactions.
• Performs monthly reconciliations and investigates discrepancies.
• Assists in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Monitors expenditures and assists with budget tracking.
• Supports grant accounting and ensures grant expenditures meet requirements.
• Prepares schedules and documentation for audits and financial statements.
• Analyzes accounting data to support management decision-making.
• Maintains confidential handling of sensitive financial information.
• Communicates effectively with management, staff, auditors, and vendors.

Skills

Accounting principles

Nonprofit accounting

Grant accounting

Budgeting concepts

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Acadiana Legal Service Corporation (ALSC) seeks a detail-oriented Accountant to support financial operations, reporting, and compliance in accordance with LSC guidelines, GAAP, and grant requirements.

NATURE OF WORK

Work involves applying accounting principles and established accounting procedures to maintain Acadiana Legal Service Corporation’s accounting records and financial systems in accordance with Legal Services Corporation guidelines, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), grant requirements, and organizational policies.

The incumbent performs intermediate-level professional accounting work involving account reconciliations, preparation of financial reports, budget monitoring, grant accounting support, and maintenance of accurate financial records. Duties include preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, monitoring expenditures, assisting with audit activities, and supporting the organization’s financial reporting processes.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Financial Officer and may include collaboration with other accounting and administrative staff.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include and are not limited to:

• Maintains accounting records and assists with the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Prepares journal entries and supporting documentation for routine accounting transactions.
• Performs monthly account reconciliations and investigates routine discrepancies.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Monitors organizational and program expenditures and assists with budget tracking.
• Assists with grant accounting activities and ensures expenditures are recorded in accordance with funding requirements.
• Reviews financial transactions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Assists in the preparation of schedules and documentation for annual financial statement audits and grant audits.
• Processes and analyzes accounting data to support financial reporting and management decision-making.
• Assists with cash management activities, including cash reconciliations and reporting.
• Maintains accounting files, records, and supporting documentation in accordance with record retention requirements.
• Identifies and communicates accounting issues or discrepancies to management.
• Assists with the implementation and maintenance of accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Prepares special reports and completes other accounting assignments as requested.
• Performs related work as required.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Working knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting concepts and financial reporting requirements.
• Basic knowledge of grant accounting and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of budgeting concepts and financial recordkeeping practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software applications and Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate accounting records and reports.
• Ability to analyze financial information and identify discrepancies requiring resolution.
• Ability to perform account reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation.
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, staff, auditors, funding agencies, and vendors.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet established deadlines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) to four (4) years of professional accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit, governmental, or grant-funded environment.
• Experience with account reconciliations, financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable, or general ledger accounting functions.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in nonprofit accounting and grant-funded programs.
• Experience with Legal Services Corporation grants or other federally funded programs.
• Experience using accounting and financial management software.
• Progress toward Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or other relevant professional certification.