GRANT ACCOUNTANT
State of Louisiana
About this Job
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To Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following materials:- Cover letter describing relevant experience and interest in the position
- Current resume or curriculum vitae
- Official copies of college transcripts
- Contact information for three professional references
Position Overview
The Louisiana Title IV-E Child Welfare Scholars Program is a federally funded, multi-university workforce development initiative administered through Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSULA). The program partners with eight universities across Louisiana and works directly with the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to prepare students for careers in public child welfare. The program provides stipends, tuition assistance, training, and workforce development support for students and current DCFS employees pursuing careers in public child welfare. This is a period of significant expansion for the program, and the Grant Accountant will be joining a team committed to growth, quality, and impact.
We are seeking a Grant Accountant to support the financial operations of this expanding program. This position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and fiscal integrity across a multiinstitutional grant portfolio currently valued at approximately $9.9 million.
Position Summary
The Grant Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day financial management of the Title IV-E program, including monthly invoice review and processing, communication with partner university financial personnel, budget monitoring, and compliance documentation. This position works closely with the Executive Director and repo11s directly to program leadership.
This is a highly collaborative role that requires someone who is organized, detail-oriented, responsive, and comfortable navigating multi-institutional financial relationships. The Grant Accountant will also interface directly with Southeastern Louisiana University, which serves as the administrative fiscal agent for the statewide program.Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.
The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)
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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email obannonj@nsula.edu.
In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email smithcr@nsula.edu. For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Job Specification
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Job Duties and Other Information
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Invoice Management
- Review, process, and track monthly invoices submitted by NSU and 6 other partner universities (currently 8 institutions in the University Alliance)
- Ensure invoices are accurate, complete, and submitted in compliance with grant requirements and deadlines
- Identify and resolve discrepancies in partnership with university financial contacts
- Maintain organized records of all financial submissions and correspondence