Accounting Coordinator

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Job Posting Title:
Accounting Coordinator

Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified

Department:
LSUAM Engineering - Admin - Finance - Business Management (Brindly Bonfanti Downs (00009263))

Work Location:
2221 Patrick F. Taylor Hall

Pay Grade:
Professional Hourly

Job Description:

The Accounting Coordinator supports the financial operations of the department by performing professional-level accounting functions. The incumbent is responsible for managing, tracking, and reporting the financial activities related to various funding sources including grants, foundation and state accounts. The incumbent ensures compliance with university policies, state regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The incumbent monitors funding requirements and prepares financial reports to support academic units.

55% Prepare, review and reconcile financial transactions in Workday. Responsible for recording and tracking revenue and expenses. Process needed corrections via journal entries and/or payroll accounting adjustments as appropriate. Monitor departmental budgets and expenditures to ensure alignment with approval financial plans.

40% Serve as a liaison between the department and University Accounting and Budget offices. Assist in developing financial reports, forecasts and analysis for departmental leadership. Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities. Train or provide guidance to departmental staff on basic financial procedures and systems.

5% Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field. Two years of experience with accounting or other financial experience.

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. Experience with University or public sector accounting, familiarity with Workday, knowledge of grant accounting, fund accounting or restricted funds management.

Cash Handling -This position has access to/directly handles cash. Financial history/credit check required per FASOP HR-04

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:
Please provide a cover letter, resume and three references.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application, please contact Brindly Downs at bdowns@lsu.edu.

Posting Date:
January 7, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
March 7, 2026

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.