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Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish. All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page. Job Posting Title: Staff Accountant Position Type: Professional / Unclassified Department: LSUA FA - Accounting (Zachary Kyle McLendon (00068143))
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LSU - Alexandria Pay Grade: Professional Job Description: JOB DESCRIPTION – Staff Accountant DEPARTMENT: Accounting Services POSITION TITLE: Staff Accountant REPORTS TO: Director of Accounting Services RESPONSIBILITIES: Audit and review student and customer account receivables for past due balances. Contact students, customers, and external agencies regarding past due accounts. Communicate with various University departments to collect documentation for proof of debt. Prepare monthly collections file for submission to the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office. Oversee all communications with the Attorney General’s Office. Receive and process monthly payments from the Attorney General’s office. Invoice all external agencies and affiliates, including, but not limited to, military divisions, Louisiana Workforce, and various school boards. Prepare quarterly Accounts Receivable report for OSRAP. Assist Director of Accounting Services with monthly accounts receivable reconciliations. Assist Director of Accounting Services with weekly reconciliations of financial aid disbursements. Assist at front counter in daily cashiering processes. Assist in implementation and upkeep of internal controls. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. Minimum of three years of experience within an Accounting, Finance or Business-related field. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge and direct experience with the Microsoft Office Suite and basic computer competency are required. Knowledge and direct experience with QuickBooks and Workday preferred. Demonstrated ability to work successfully with multiple constituencies, both internal and external to an organization. HOURS: Eight (8) hours per day, Monday –Friday 40 hours a week. Additional hours worked as needed. LOCATION: To be determined. Background check is required for hire. Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at 318-473-6401 or hr@lsua.edu. Please attach all transcripts to your application for proof of education. Application Instructions: Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Additional Job Description: Competencies: None Special Instructions: Application Instructions: Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Background check is required for hire. Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at 318-473-6401 or hr@lsua.edu. Please attach all transcripts to your application for proof of education. Skills Needed: Preferred Skills: Posting Date: July 7, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): Additional Position Information: Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits
- LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement. Essential Position (Y/N): LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HCM Contact Information: Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed hr@lsua.edu LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.