State of Louisiana · 1 month ago
Fiscal Operations Accountant - Coordinator 2
Baton Rouge, La
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of New Orleans is seeking a Fiscal Operations Accountant to support the Lead Cost Allocation Accountant in developing and monitoring cost allocation systems for the Louisiana Department of Health. The role involves core accounting responsibilities, grants and program support, compliance monitoring, and providing training to agencies.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Provides support to the Lead Cost Allocation Accountant through developing, implementing and monitoring the cost allocation systems for the agencies on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Health’s (LDH) Fiscal Department
Provides core accounting and reporting by:
Gathering and compiling detailed cost information statistics from various departments to ensure the information is received timely and verified before entry into the accounting system
Running Cost Allocation reports monthly and reviews for alignment and identifies any outliers for trends or potential problems in financial data
Maintaining accurate financial records related to all cost allocation distributions
Preparing and recording relevant journal transactions related to cost allocation activities
Provides grants and program support by:
Assisting with setup of new grants, enters indirect cost allocations, and prepares and enters journal entries as needed for corrections
Meeting with Office of Public Health (OPH) Principal Investigator/Project Director (PI/PD) when a grant is awarded to review responsibilities for cost allocation management and reporting
Attending subsequent meetings to maintain communication throughout and at the conclusion of grants to properly close out cost allocation expenses
Provides compliance and audit support by:
Monitoring compliance with internal policies related to cost allocation and any other applicable accounting regulations
Providing necessary documentation and explanations to internal and external auditors related to cost allocation
Participates in collaboration and communication activities by providing cost allocation training and assistance to LDH agencies as needed
Other tasks as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, or Associate's degree plus 3 years of professional experience, or 6 years of professional work experience
Minimum 2 years professional experience in accounting
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills; effective organizational and time management skills
Great attention to detail and follow up
Ability to manage projects, assignments, and competing priorities
Proficient in the use of Zoom, Teams, and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel
Preferred
Advanced degree or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum 3 years professional experience in accounting
Minimum 1 year professional experience with federal financial reporting
Minimum 1 year professional experience in government accounting
Minimum 1 year professional experience with internal state or federal systems or programs
Company
State of Louisiana
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chancellor Donald, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer
Chase Hymel
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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