Grant Accounting Coordinator: Manage Sponsored Projects

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

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a Coordinator for grant accounting to support the College of the Coast & Environment. The role involves managing sponsored project accounts, ensuring cost-share commitments are met, and monitoring funds for timely and appropriate use.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant accounting/financial management experience; knowledge of Workday is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or 2 years of relevant experience in accounting/financial management.
• Experience with sponsored projects and grant accounting is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and on a deadline.

Responsibilities

• Manage grant accounting for the College of the Coast & Environment.
• Serve as Cost Center Manager for spend authorizations, expense reports, and related processes in Workday.
• Liaise between faculty and grant coordinator to ensure allowability and timing of expenses.
• Review purchase requests and vendor orders for accuracy in Workday.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Budget Management

Communication

Critical Thinking

Customer-Focused

Data Accuracy

Detail-Oriented

Financial Analysis

Policy Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Louisiana State University is seeking a Coordinator for grant accounting to support the College of the Coast & Environment. The role involves managing sponsored project accounts, ensuring cost-share commitments are met, and monitoring funds for timely and appropriate use.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant accounting/financial management experience; knowledge of Workday is a plus.