Job Description

Posting number: 228279

Department: Southern University-Baton Rouge

Job classification: ACCOUNTANT 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance

Summary

The mission of Southern University and A&M College, an Historically Black, 1890 land-grant institution, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is to provide a student-focused teaching and learning environment that creates global leadership opportunities for a diverse student population where teaching, research, service, scholarly and creative expectations for students and faculty are achieved through the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs offered at the institution via different instructional modalities and via public service.

We're seeking an Accountant 1 to join our team!

Examples of duties

Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in accounting; OR

A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting; OR

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics; OR

An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR

Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Prepares, monitors and reconciles expenditures, related to Non-Cash Charges for Southern University Landmass. Prepares, monitors and reconciles all ledger accounts related to Group Insurance active and retiree members for Southern University Landmass with fiscal year expenditures over 12 million. Prepares, monitors and reconciles General Fund Account Receivables for Southern University-Baton Rouge. Ensures outstanding balances are collected in a timely manner. Reviews and ensures that inventory for Auto Shop and the Physical Plant are recorded to the Financial System timely and accurately.
• Prepares required reports and schedules which include the compilation and analysis of data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for all aspects of Group Insurance reconciliations and Non-Cash charges for the Southern University Landmass. Reconciles subsidiary ledgers to control summary accounts. Reconciles The landmass consists of four campuses, Southern University Board and System, Southern University-Baton Rouge, Southern University Law Center and Southern University Agricultural and Extension Center. Reports to the Accountant Manager II that manages the accounting section. In the absence of the Accountant Manager II this position reports to the Associate Comptroller for Financial Accounting.
• Communicates with fiscal personnel of various divisions such as Auxiliary Services, Telecommunication, Automotive, Budget and accountants for various funds and campuses for the purpose of providing information and assistance related Group Insurance and Non-Cash charges. Serves as liaison between fiscal personnel for Auxiliary Services, Telecommunication and Automotive Divisions and the Southern University Office of the Comptroller personnel on fiscal matters as they relate to the preparation of non-cash charges. Serves as liaison between the Human Resource Division related to Group Insurance activities. Interacts with internal and external auditors concerning the University's Inventory, Group Insurance and Non-Cash tasks as needed.
• Supervises student workers. Verifies system validation reports to ensure accuracy and preserve the integrity of the financial system. Performs other duties as assigned by the Accountant Manager II and/or Associate Comptroller for Financial Accounting.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Compensation: The starting salary is $ 19.30/hour.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Mikhale R. Williams

Southern University and A&M College

P.O. Box 10400

Baton Rouge, LA 70813

Phone: 225-771-2680

Fax: 225-771-5617

Criminal background check and reference verification are required.

The Southern University System (System) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. The System does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the SUS. Please inform HR@subr.edu if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in this application process.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.