What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Louisiana State University?
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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.
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Job Posting Title:
Staff Accountant
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUA FA - Accounting - Assistant (Summer Elizabeth Steele (00068079))
Work Location:
LSU - Alexandria
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.
- 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:
Competencies:
NoneSpecial Instructions:
Application Instructions:Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts and a background check will be required upon hire.
Skills Needed:
Preferred Skills:
Posting Date:
October 5, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
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.
Essential Position (Y/N):
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 hr@lsua.edu
Benefits:
Vacation & Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Sick LeaveSalary : $43,062 - $60,974