Accounting Technician
State of Louisiana
Accounting & Finance
New Orleans, LA, USA
USD 16.86-16.86 / hour
Posted on Aug 23, 2025
About this Job
- LSU Health New Orleans Division of Supply Chain Management is seeking motivated and highly skilled applicants for the position of Accounting Technician. Individual applying must exercise independent judgement and perform a variety of complex professional accounting duties within Accounts Payable department.
Starting rate of pay is $16.86 but may be adjusted dependent upon applicants’ experience. There is also an additional $1 Longevity Pay for hours worked only.
Duties include but or not limited to:- Review vendor invoices to verify correct PO reference number prior to distribution to departments for approval. Match approved invoice detail to corresponding purchase order, reconcile ordered quantity, price, description, and freight charges
- Research and resolve problems encountered in paying invoices with insufficient encumbrance balances; provide assistance and responds to questions from Departments and vendors concerning proper procedures using public funds
- Confer daily with Grants, Contracts and Accounts Receivable Sections to resolve vouchers with budget check errors to ensure timely connections so vouchers can proceed to the payment process
- Manage payments for 200 or more vendors
- Assist and support the administration of the LaCarte procurement card program by analyzing, monitoring and reinforcing control environment to ensure cardholders and in compliance with established policies and procedures. Help maintain control procedures needed to monitor p-card activity and adherence to policy.
- Sort, distribute and audit submitted monthly p-card reports and annual documentation
- Print checks at least four months depending on check printing rotation. On completion of Pay Cycle, secures printed checks from special access point
- Handle vendor statements prior to thirty days old. Identify and report invoices older than thirty days to the Staff Accountant for resolution
Please list all relevant work experience and education in the Employment History section of your application, this is a vital step to qualifying for this position. Resumes will not be accepted in the place of a completed application.
Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans – BenefitsOther employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits- This is a Civil Service Position.
- Pre-employment Drug testing and Criminal Background check are required.
- This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Timethia Brown HR Specialist
LSU Health Sciences Center
HR Management Department
504.568.4835
LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu).
Minimum Qualifications
- Three years of experience or training in accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, or financial operations or computations.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
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