Finance & Grants Coordinator

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,818,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking an SBDC Accounting Coordinator to support financial oversight of the LSBDC Network, handling daily accounting transactions for contracts and grants.

The role covers budget prep and review, invoicing, reconciliations, journal entries, and coordination with LSU Workday, GeauxGrants, and related systems. A bachelor’s in accounting or related field is required, with 1–5 years of experience preferred. Background check required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-5 years of accounting, finance, or business experience preferred.
• Knowledge of LSU Workday system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial oversight of LSBDC contracts and grants.
• Prepare and review budgets; process monthly invoices.
• Reconcile financial reports and maintain documentation.
• Process journal entries and budget transfers; assist with travel costs.
• Coordinate with Sponsored Programs and Procurement Services as required.

Skills

Financial oversight

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Master's in accounting or MBA (preferred)

Tools

Workday

GeauxGrants

LSU financial systems

Job description

Louisiana State University is seeking an SBDC Accounting Coordinator to support financial oversight of the LSBDC Network, handling daily accounting transactions for contracts and grants.

The role covers budget prep and review, invoicing, reconciliations, journal entries, and coordination with LSU Workday, GeauxGrants, and related systems. A bachelor’s in accounting or related field is required, with 1–5 years of experience preferred. Background check required.