Accounting Specialist II - Grants, Budgets & AP/AR

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 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