Financial Reporting Accountant

Southeastern Louisiana University; Town of Hammond (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Department of the Controller's Office seeks a Financial Reporting Accountant to manage financial accounting duties, including reconciliations, asset management, and tax work, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.

The role supports the preparation of the annual financial report and athletic reports, and collaborates with OSRAP on ad hoc reporting, demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail in university finance operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting or auditing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or related field) with appropriate experience.
• Basic mathematical and data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of financial reporting concepts and standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations and asset management.
• Prepare sales tax returns and reconcile tax data.
• Post and adjust journal entries and maintain ledgers.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual financial report, annual athletic reports, and OSRAP reports.

Skills

Accounting experience

Auditing experience

Math skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree

Job description

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeast 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 QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of accounting or auditing experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Other Bachelor's degree may be substituted for Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at least seven years of accounting or auditing experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Define problems, establish facts, collect data, and draw valid conclusions
• Familiarity with and ability to operate office equipment including typewriters, calculators, and personal computers, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Vita
• Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
• Names and contact information for 3 references

Posting Close Date

September 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. Southeast 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.

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Company size 51-200 employees

Company type Educational

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Company Southeast Louisiana University

Location Hammond, Louisiana, United States