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Job Posting Title:

Financial Accountant

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSU System Chief Financial Officer - Business Office (Brandi Lopez (00080219))

Work Location:

0123 University Administration

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

The LSU System office Financial Accountant reports to the Business Manager, LSU System Office of the President. This position is responsible for the compilation, preparation, review, and submission of accounting transactions and reports on the LSU System. A successful candidate must exhibit a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Job Responsibilities:

40%- Governmental and Institutional Reporting - Assists in preparing responses to requests from various stakeholders including but not limited to:

monitoring and compiling fiscal note requests to report potential financial impact to all LSU System campuses of bills proposed during legislative session;
coordination and compilation of the Quarterly Receivable & Bad Debt Report to the Louisiana OSRSP;
coordination and compilation of the annual Accounts Receivable Write-off Report for BOS approval;
coordination and compilation of the System Investment Report;
coordination and preparation of the Semi-Annual Financial Report to the BOS;
Affiliated Entities Report; and
ad hoc reports.

30%- Departmental Accounting– Completes accounting and business transactions in LSU’s Workday Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system including deposits of checks, creation of journal entries, creation of procurement requisitions, and invoice processing. Monitors and reconciles ledgers for the LSU System departmental and LSU Foundation accounts

15%-Assists with Budget Preparation – Reviews, coordinates, and compiles all LSU system campuses’ budget request forms for submission to the Board of Regents and the Louisiana Office of Planning and Budget.

10%-Serves as Asset Custodian for the LSU System Office of the President and Health Affairs; orders supplies, and processes vendor payments for departmental operations and events.

5%- Assists with special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with at least one year of relevant experience in higher education.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary range, please contact Brandi Lopez at blope16@lsu.edu. This position has access to/directly handles cash/funds. Financial history/credit check required per FASOP HR-04.

Skills Needed:

Active Listening, Adaptability, Analytical Reasoning, Budget Forecasting, Collaboration, Detail-Oriented, Ethics, Time Management

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

September 3, 2026

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

January 1, 2027

Additional Position Information:

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

Benefits - LSU 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.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

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