Payroll Accounting Analyst - Entry Level

LSU New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU New Orleans is seeking an early-career Payroll Accounting Coordinator to support University Payroll and Financial Operations. You will assist with payroll accounting activities, reconciliations, and reporting while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements.

The role offers on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement, with collaboration across Payroll, Finance, HR, and campus departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn payroll laws, regulations, and university policies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive payroll information.

Responsibilities

• Apply professional judgement to identify and resolve payroll accounting discrepancies.
• Review personnel and payroll transactions affecting salary distributions to ensure appropriate funding alignment.
• Prepare payroll salary reallocations between departments, grants, and funding sources.
• Support preparation and reconciliation of payroll-related journal entries.
• Research payroll expenditures posted to clearing and suspense accounts and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Workday

ERP systems

Job description

LSU New Orleans is seeking an early-career Payroll Accounting Coordinator to support University Payroll and Financial Operations. You will assist with payroll accounting activities, reconciliations, and reporting while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements.

The role offers on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement, with collaboration across Payroll, Finance, HR, and campus departments.