Accountant II - Financial Reporting & Grants (Higher Ed)

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

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.