Financial Reporting Accountant

Southeastern; Hammond, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of the Controller's Office is seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant to perform financial accounting duties, including bank reconciliations, asset management, and sales tax preparation with journals. The role also supports the annual financial report and athletic reports, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements.

The position requires 5 years of accounting or auditing experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting; a Master's

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting or auditing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; other degrees may substitute with at least seven years of accounting or auditing experience.
• Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Handle financial accounting duties including bank reconciliations, asset management, and journals.
• Assist in preparation of annual financial reports and other required reports.

Skills

Accounting experience

Problem solving

Data collection

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's Degree

Job description

Financial Reporting Accountant page is loaded## Financial Reporting Accountantlocations: Hammond, Latime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: September 30, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: R-2568## Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of the Controller's Office invites applications for the position of Financial Reporting Accountant. The major function of this position is financial accounting duties, including bank reconciliations, asset management, sales tax preparation and reconciliation, and journals. This position will also assist in the preparation of the annual financial report, annual athletic reports, and any other reports requested by the system office and OSRAP with all applicable federal and state requirements.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS5 years of accounting or auditing experienceBachelor's degree in AccountingOther Bachelor's degree may be substituted for Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at least seven years of accounting or auditing experience.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSMaster's DegreeDESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLSDefine problems, establish facts, collect data, and draw valid conclusionsFamiliarity with and ability to operate office equipment including typewriters, calculators, and personal computers, with or without a reasonable accommodationBasic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)REQUIRED DOCUMENTSCover LetterResume/VitaCopies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)Names and contact information for 3 references#### Posting Close DateSeptember 29, 2026*Please Note:* Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.How to Apply:Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.### Southeastern Louisiana University is the state's third-largest public university, boasting over 13,000 students who come from nearly 50 nations and all 50 states. The university offers more than 150 programs of study across five colleges that focus on hands-on learning.### With a small-town location, personal attention to students and a close-knit community of engaged learners, we feel like a small college. We are passionate about our students, providing them with a challenging college experience that empowers them with a lifelong education.### Southeastern Louisiana University's core values are focused on providing a caring personal environment and an academic environment of excellence. We work to lead the educational, economic and cultural development of the region with educational programs based on vital and evolving curricula that address emerging priorities and needs of the state and the students it serves.### *Southeastern Louisiana University is an AA/ADA/EEO employer. Southeastern recruits, selects, employs and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information in its admission and recruitment of students, educational programs, and activities, or employment policies.*### Southeastern Louisiana University may require a criminal background check to be conducted on candidate(s) selected for hire and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials.