Accountant

The Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts has an opening for an Accountant

The successful candidate will perform governmental fund accounting duties that may include maintaining cash management records, deposits of funds, and classification as to sources of funding and expenditures as to their nature. Other duties to include general ledger maintenance and posting, bank reconciliations, account reconcilements, and other accounting and office functions. Accountant will assist with departmental budgets and the preparation of required financial reports which may include the compilation and analysis of data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

This position requires communicating effectively with faculty, staff, students, vendors, public and private agencies; state, federal, legislative auditors; banks; program or management personnel as needed. Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative.

Participates in the implementation of required state and student subsystems. Keeps abreast of policy and procedures and makes recommended updates to ensure compliance to regulations applicable to work duties. This position pays $32,500 to $40,000 annually, dependent on qualifications.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related discipline from an accredited university that includes over 24 hours of accounting coursework. Must be a proficient and detail oriented individual that can manage multiple priorities with an acceptance of personal responsibility.

Working knowledge of QuickBooks, Quicken, Microsoft Office Suite, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in accounting. Have a current Certified Governmental Funds Management (CGFM) certificate. Continuous employment in a non-profit school, state agency, or university environment with working knowledge of GASB and Louisiana State guidelines and policies. Knowledge of state software systems such as ERP, SAP, ISIS and other software experience a plus.

Application Process

Please send cover letter, resume, transcripts from final degree granting institution, contact information for three references, as well as our standard application form. (The application form is available at: https://bbk12e1-cdn.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/947/misc/misc_170751.pdf)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $35,000.00 /year

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• Accounting: 2 years