Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field from an accredited college or university
• Five or more years of full-time work experience performing accounting functions in a(n) education, business, industry, or government environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Preferred (Desired) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field from an accredited college or university
• Seven or more years of full-time work experience performing accounting functions in a(n) education, business, industry, or government environment.
• Three or more years of full-time work experience supervising accounting functions at a postsecondary educational institution
• Knowledge of and working experience with Ellucian’s Banner Finance or other major postsecondary education financial management system
• Proficiency in Microsoft Access

Knowledge of:

• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Title IV and HEA
• National and Regional Accreditation standards related to Finance and Accounting
• Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations relevant to the financial management in Louisiana
• Sources and bases of funding for post-secondary educational institutions and programs in the State of Louisiana

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares grant billing invoices and reports, keeps accurate supporting documentation, and reconciles invoices and payments to supporting documentation.
• Verifies and codes data according to prescribed procedures and reviews financial information for assure accuracy of information.
• Verifies that documents are in compliance with federal and agency regulations.
• Prepares supporting schedules, worksheets, and reports for assigned accounts.
• Reconciles grant inception to date reports and sub-ledgers to general ledger monthly.
• Ensures timely reports of weekly and monthly financial information.
• Maintain the grants webpage and keep update with relevant information.
• Maintains and verifies accurate information for financial reporting purposes.
• Participate with divisional meetings, committees, and training opportunities.
• Maintain a high level of customer service.
• Occasional evening and weekend work and overnight travel may be required; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.