Accounting Specialist 2

State of Louisiana; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is seeking an Accounting Specialist 2 to provide experienced accounting support, including reviewing financial transactions, maintaining records, processing payments, and assisting with various accounting functions to support the university’s financial operations. Two years of accounting experience or training is required.

The role involves cost accounting, expenditure control, budgeting, grants management, and communicating with vendors and staff to

Qualifications

• Two years of experience or training in accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, or financial operations or computations.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve financial transactions involving collections, refunds, fund disbursements, and other accounting activities.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization of financial transactions.
• Assist with accounting functions related to cost accounting, expenditure control, budgeting, and grants management.
• Review and process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Post and journalize financial transactions for complex accounts, including grants, contracts, and revenue accounts.
• Maintain financial records for large, sensitive, or multiple accounts.
• Review financial calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting procedures.
• Verify and balance receipts and determine applicable taxes, discounts, deductions, and additional charges.
• Prepare and process bank deposits and checks as required.
• Reconcile bank statements and financial accounts to ensure accurate balances.
• Communicate with vendors, employees, and the public to obtain financial information and resolve complex accounting inquiries.
• Assist with financial activities related to program analysis and expenditure monitoring.
• Ensure financial transactions are properly documented and supported by appropriate records.
• Perform other related accounting and financial support duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting

Job description

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public research university committed to academic excellence, innovation, and service. As part of its operational support team, the University employs skilled professionals who provide essential financial and administrative support to ensure accurate, efficient, and effective operations for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

We’re looking for an Accounting Specialist 2 to join our University of Louisiana at Lafayette team. The Accounting Specialist 2 performs experienced-level accounting support duties, including reviewing financial transactions, maintaining financial records, processing payments, and assisting with various accounting functions to support the University’s financial operations.

Two years of experience or training in accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, or financial operations or computations.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Job Duties

• Review and approve financial transactions involving collections, refunds, fund disbursements, and other accounting activities.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization of financial transactions.
• Assist with accounting functions related to cost accounting, expenditure control, budgeting, and grants management.
• Review and process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Post and journalize financial transactions for complex accounts, including grants, contracts, and revenue accounts.
• Maintain financial records for large, sensitive, or multiple accounts.
• Review financial calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting procedures.
• Verify and balance receipts and determine applicable taxes, discounts, deductions, and additional charges.
• Prepare and process bank deposits and checks as required.
• Reconcile bank statements and financial accounts to ensure accurate balances.
• Communicate with vendors, employees, and the public to obtain financial information and resolve complex accounting inquiries.
• Assist with financial activities related to program analysis and expenditure monitoring.
• Ensure financial transactions are properly documented and supported by appropriate records.
• Perform other related accounting and financial support duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational

Work Location: University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA 70504

Compensation: [Insert Hourly Rate]

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.

All relevant experience and education must be included in the application to determine eligibility for this job title. Resumes will not substitute for the completed education and experience sections. Incomplete applications may be rejected.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Taronsler Faye Cormier

Human Resources Specialist

[e-mail]

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Human Resources

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.