Job Description

Accountant

FranU

Baton Rouge, La

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The Accountant II provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing Accounting data and prepares Financial Reports. The Accountant II will work closely with internal and external partners and use a high degree of diplomacy and discretion to interact in a positive and polished manner with diverse constituents including campus colleagues, administrators, community members, and accreditation agencies. #CB

Job Standards and Performance Expectations

1. Mission Alignment
2. Actively engages the Catholic and Franciscan mission and identity of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University by modeling the Franciscan values, honoring the legacy of the founding congregation, promoting justice for the communities we serve, and integrating the Catholic and Franciscan intellectual traditions in programs, courses and services
3. Ensure all financial transactions align with institutional values and goals
4. Journal Entry Management
5. Prepares assigned journal entries accurately and timely
6. Ensures accuracy of complex interfaces
7. Account Reconciliation
8. Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
9. Reconciles balances of assigned asset and liability accounts
10. Financial Reporting
11. Summarizes financial status by collecting information, preparing financial statements and other reports, and ensures deadlines are met monthly, quarterly and at year end close
12. Prepares variance analysis (to budget and prior periods) and assists in the year-end Pro-forma projections
13. Internal Controls & Compliance
14. Maintains financial security by following internal controls
15. Monitors the accuracy of manual payroll transactions for adjunct contracts, interim payments, and tuition reimbursements paid by the University
16. Performs periodic audits within the Bursar’s function and with retail sales of the University
17. Grant and Endowment Compliance
18. Oversee complex reconciliations involving Grants and Endowments
19. Reconciles Trust Statement activity and allocates activity across funds
20. Variance and Fluctuation Analysis
21. Identifies and analyzes significant fluctuations in asset and liability account balances to ensure accuracy of financial records
22. Monitors variance reporting within Strata and ensures that Department Heads are reviewing monthly Expense Reports and stay compliant with variance explanations
23. Advisory and Decision Support
24. Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options
25. Prepare reports on demand, as needed, for accreditation renewals
26. Supports the functions of the Bursar’s Office, as needed
27. Audit and Special Projects
28. Prepares Annual Audit Schedules for external auditors timely and accurately
29. Assists with all External Surveys
30. Other Duties as Assigned
31. Performs additional responsibilities, as needed, to support University operations
32. Remains flexible and responsive to evolving institutional needs

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of three (3) years of Accounting experience, preferably in a higher education or non-profit environment
• Knowledge of GAAP and higher-education financial practices

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, required

TRAINING

• N/A

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced academic environment;
• Attention to detail and high-level accuracy;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

LICENSURE

• N/A