Senior Staff Accountant Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5064508) Apply  Senior Staff Accountant Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Shreveport, LA Job Type Unclassified Job Number 212482 Department LSU-Shreveport Opening Date 09/02/2025 Closing Date 9/7/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits About this Job The Senior Staff Accountant plays a key role in supporting the financial operations of the university and reports directly to the Director of Accounting Services and works closely with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance/Executive Director of Accounting Services. This position is responsible for a variety of accounting tasks, including account reconciliation, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) regulations. Serves as a resource to campus faculty and staff on university accounting policies and procedures. Is detail oriented and maintains accurate electronic and paper records. This summary is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive description of duties and responsibilities. The Senior Staff Accountant is a full-time, unclassified, exempt, 12 month position. Minimum Qualifications Required Qualifications: + Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field. LSUS values skills, experience and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply - a degree is not required if the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description. + 2 years experience in professional accounting or finance. + Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Preferred Qualifications: + Previous university experience or experience with a state agency employer. + Experience with Workday enterprise software and good project management and organizational skills. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Proficient in account reconciliation, including bank reconciliations. + Solid understanding of finance, accounting principles, and cost control procedures. + Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including experience with pivot tables and complex functions/formulas. + Ability to interpret and apply accounting standards and government regulations. + Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. + High level of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to work independently. + Self-starter with strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with individuals at all levels and the ability to keep leadership informed of progress and issues. Job Specification Core Competencies: + Communication: Ability to adjust communication style to suit the audience/customer/situation. + Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in group settings. + Service to Customer and LSU: Ability to focuses on providing positive experiences for stakeholders. + Delivering Results: Ability to focus on achieving outcomes. + Problem-Solving: Ability to overcome barriers to success. + Leading Others: Ability to inspire, guide, and support individuals and teams towards achieving common goals. Job Duties and Other Information Position Duties: + Reconcile bank and credit card statements regularly, investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner + Provide financial data and reports to Cost Center Managers and Principal Investigators as needed + Assist with year-end financial close processes and reporting requirements + Monitor actual monthly expenditures against approved budgets to identify variances + Conduct technical accounting research and apply appropriate guidance + Prepare and post manual journal entries and payroll accounting adjustments + Act as a liaison between LSUS and the LSU Office of Sponsored Program Accounting + Collaborate with Accounting Services staff to evaluate, enhance, and maintain effective accounting systems and procedures + Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as assigned Physical and Environmental Demands Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. The above qualifications, required knowledge and duties describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. LSUS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. For more information about LSU Shreveport go to www.lsus.edu LSUS is a State As a Model (SAME) employer that promotes affirmative strategies and goals for employment of individuals with disabilities. No Civil Service testscore 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. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* For additional information concerning this job posting contact: Jennifer Isaac LSUS Department of Human Resource Management Room 108 Administration Building, LSUS (318) 797-5279 Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority. Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email