Accounting Services Coordinator

Sowela Technical Community College; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 39,377 - 44,586; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Multiple medical insurance options

Generous vacation and sick leave benefits

Job summary

A community college in Louisiana seeks an Accounting Services Coordinator to manage invoices, reconciliation of payables, and budget support. The ideal candidate will possess an associate degree or equivalent experience, with excellent communication and organizational skills. Duties include preparing fiscal reports and improving efficiency in operations. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits package, underpinned by a commitment to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and one year of related experience, or three years of experience in a related field.
• Ability to demonstrate intellectual reasoning and power of persuasion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to learn college-specific software.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for payment of invoices and reconciliation of voucher payables.
• Participates in the monthly reconciliation of open purchase orders.
• Provides budget support and assists in preparation of fiscal reports.

Skills

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple priorities

Detail oriented

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent organizational and analytical skills

Customer service skills

Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Education

Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Accounting Services Coordinator Job no: 495192 Closes: 2/6/2026 5:55:00 AM Work Type: Staff Full-Time Locations: Lafayette, LA Categories: Accounting
College: South Louisiana Community College
Department: Administration & Finance
Sub department: Accounting
Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff
Salary: $39,377.00 - $44,586.00

Responsibilities

• Work Habits: 40% • Responsible for the payment of invoices and reconciliation of voucher payables and vendor statements. Prepares Accounts Payable report at fiscal year-end.
• Participates in the monthly reconciliation of open purchase orders with the Purchasing and Receiving Department.
• Provides budget support.
• Complies and analyses data required for the preparation of specialized monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Confers with managers regarding problem areas and makes recommendations for increasing efficiency.
• Participates in the development of new accounting techniques, in the design and implementation of accounting subsystems, in compilation of manuals for accounting and other applications, and in preparing managerial reports in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and federal and state laws, regulations and procedures.
• Assists with the overall operation of the College budgeting, grants, purchasing, and financial reporting to ensure that state, federal and institutional guidelines are followed. Formulates, recommends, and helps implement departmental goals, objectives, and timetables so as to contribute to the overall mission of Administration and Finance.
• Provides sound decisions where professional judgment is required, while maintaining compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Monitors individual and shared email inboxes and answers individual and shared phone lines.
• Provides outstanding customer service.
• Ensures proper procedures are followed concerning data management, file maintenance, and confidentiality.
• Communicates with auditors, students, third party contractors, vendors, banks for the purpose of providing information and technical assistance needed to resolve fiscal issues.
• Predictable and reliable attendance is required in order to provide consistency and continuity of business services.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Behavioral Standards

• Participates in the development of new accounting techniques, in the design and implementation of accounting subsystems, in compilation of manuals for accounting and other applications, and in preparing managerial reports in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and federal and state laws, regulations and procedures.
• Provides outstanding customer service.
• Communicates with auditors, students, third party contractors, vendors, banks for the purpose of providing information and technical assistance needed to resolve fiscal issues.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Institutional Support

• Confers with managers regarding problem areas and makes recommendations for increasing efficiency.
• Participates in the development of new accounting techniques, in the design and implementation of accounting subsystems, in compilation of manuals for accounting and other applications, and in preparing managerial reports in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and federal and state laws, regulations and procedures.
• Assists with the overall operation of the College budgeting, grants, purchasing, and financial reporting to ensure that state, federal and institutional guidelines are followed. Formulates, recommends, and helps implement departmental goals, objectives, and timetables so as to contribute to the overall mission of Administration and Finance.
• Monitors individual and shared email inboxes and answers individual and shared phone lines.
• Provides outstanding customer service.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Team Relations

• Participates in the monthly reconciliation of open purchase orders with the Purchasing and Receiving Department.
• Confers with managers regarding problem areas and makes recommendations for increasing efficiency.
• Assists with the overall operation of the College budgeting, grants, purchasing, and financial reporting to ensure that state, federal and institutional guidelines are followed. Formulates, recommends, and helps implement departmental goals, objectives, and timetables so as to contribute to the overall mission of Administration and Finance.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree and one year of experience in a related field, or three years of experience in a related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Job-specific Skills: Ability to prioritize and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Detail oriented; high degree of accuracy. Able to meet deadlines. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative. Proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Language Skills: Ability to read and understand general business periodicals or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence/emails, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Must be able to demonstrate the proven abilities of intellectual reasoning, power of persuasion, and consistent dedication to the position. Ability to provide excellent customer service in person, by email and by phone.

• Computer Skills: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Outlook and Excel. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office PowerPoint and Word. Ability to learn to operate College-specific software and applications.

Required Licenses or Certifications

Criminal Background Clearance

Preferred Education

• Experience in Higher Education or a Governmental Institution.

Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, South Louisiana Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. South Louisiana Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. South Louisiana Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.