Entry-Level Student Payroll Accountant I

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge seeks an entry level Staff Accountant 1- Student Payroll to join our payroll team. This professional role handles student payrolls across LSU campuses and system offices with attention to accuracy and compliance.

The position covers allocating funds for Work Study and Chancellor's Student Aid, generating reports, and coordinating with departments. It requires collaboration with the Student Employment Office and readiness to learn Workday processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; 24 hours of accounting coursework.
• 2 years of professional experience in accounting or payroll.
• Familiarity with payroll processes and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work with multiple campuses and reporting requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process two biweekly student payrolls across LSU campuses; run retro pay calculations and balance payroll runs.
• Manage Federal Work Study, Community Work Study, and Chancellor's Student Aid; adjust charges as needed.
• Calculate gross pay, taxes, and deductions for late time inputs and manual entries.
• Communicate with departments on payroll procedures and tax withholding; audit forms for compliance.
• Serve as primary contact for earnings verifications; assist with Workday testing and reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

Audit & compliance

Communication

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

24 hours of college accounting courses

Tools

Workday testing

Report generation

Job description

Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge seeks an entry level Staff Accountant 1- Student Payroll to join our payroll team. This professional role handles student payrolls across LSU campuses and system offices with attention to accuracy and compliance.

The position covers allocating funds for Work Study and Chancellor's Student Aid, generating reports, and coordinating with departments. It requires collaboration with the Student Employment Office and readiness to learn Workday processes.