Staff Accountant (Baton Rouge)

Real Estate Education Rocks; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, dental, and vision保险

Tuition exemption for qualified staff

Paid holidays and wellness benefits

Job summary

Louisiana State University of Alexandria is seeking a Staff Accountant to audit and collect on past due student and customer receivables. The role requires collaboration with multiple university departments to assemble documentation and coordinate with the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office for monthly collections.

The position supports the Director of Accounting Services with AR reconciliations and cashiering duties, with a strong emphasis on internal controls and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required or 5+ years experience in related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience within an Accounting, Finance or Business-related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and direct experience with the Microsoft Office Suite and basic computer competency are required.
• Knowledge and direct experience with QuickBooks and Workday preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with multiple constituencies, both internal and external to an organization.

Responsibilities

• Audit and review student and customer account receivables for past due balances.
• Contact students, customers, and external agencies regarding past due accounts.
• Communicate with various University departments to collect documentation for proof of debt.
• Prepare monthly collections file for submission to the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office.
• Oversee all communications with the Attorney General’s Office.
• Receive and process monthly payments from the Attorney General’s office.
• Invoice all external agencies and affiliates, including, but not limited to, military divisions, Louisiana Workforce, and various school boards.
• Reconcile weekly financial aid disbursements.
• Assist Director of Accounting Services with monthly accounts receivable reconciliations.
• Assist at cashiering window as needed.
• Assist in implementation and upkeep of internal controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

QuickBooks

Workday

Job description

Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.

All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Job Posting Title:

Staff Accountant

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUA FA – Accounting (Meagan Brooke Chatelain (00000718))

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Audit and review student and customer account receivables for past due balances.
• Contact students, customers, and external agencies regarding past due accounts.
• Communicate with various University departments to collect documentation for proof of debt.
• Prepare monthly collections file for submission to the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office.
• Oversee all communications with the Attorney General’s Office.
• Receive and process monthly payments from the Attorney General’s office.
• Invoice all external agencies and affiliates, including, but not limited to, military divisions, Louisiana Workforce, and various school boards.
• Reconcile weekly financial aid disbursements.
• Assist Director of Accounting Services with monthly accounts receivable reconciliations.
• Assist at cashiering window as needed.
• Assist in implementation and upkeep of internal controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required or 5+ years experience in related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience within an Accounting, Finance or Business-related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and direct experience with the Microsoft Office Suite and basic computer competency are required.
• Knowledge and direct experience with QuickBooks and Workday preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with multiple constituencies, both internal and external to an organization.

HOURS: Eight (8) hours per day, Monday –Friday 40 hours a week. Additional hours worked as needed.

Additional Job Description:

None

Posting Date:

October 28, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

November 2, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check – An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits – LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed [e-mail]