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About Us:

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.

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Job Posting Title:

Staff Accountant

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUA FA - Accounting - Assistant (Summer Elizabeth Steele (00068079))

   

Work Location:

LSU - Alexandria

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

REPORTS TO:                      Assistant Director of Bursar Operations

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Review daily payment reports for accuracy and completeness, notifying the cashiering team of any errors in a timely manner.
  • Verify and prepare daily deposits to be picked up by armored car each Friday, documenting deposit amounts on risk exposure report.
  • Audit student refunds weekly and process payments within two weeks of financial aid disbursements.
  • Maintain petty cash for the University including cash advances to departments, issuing checks for agency accounts and third-party reimbursements, and requesting change orders to ensure enough currency is available at all times.
  • Notify armored car company for change of pick-up dates (Campus Holidays, closings due to weather, etc.)
  • Prepare monthly petty cash reports to submit to LSU for reimbursement.
  • Process all invoices in Workday in a timely manner.
  • Answer Accounting Service’s emails, addressing students in a helpful and cordial manner.
  • Support the Assistant Director of Bursar Operations with applying/removing bursar holds, adjusting tuition and fees on an as needed basis, and reviewing completeness and accuracy of student accounts.
  • Work with Assistant Director of Bursar Operations to develop communication strategies to keep students informed regarding their student accounts.
  • Assist at the cashiering window as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience within an Accounting, Finance or Business related field.
  • Must possess a working understanding of proper cash handling procedures.
  • Must be able to multitask and meet strict deadlines in a timely manner.
  • Detailed oriented with the ability to work independently. 
  • Excellent customer service as well as 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.

   

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Application Instructions:
Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts and a background check will be required upon hire.

   

Posting Date:

January 21, 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 [email protected]

Other facts

Tech stack
Accounting,Finance,Business,Customer Service,Communication Skills,Cash Handling,Microsoft Office Suite,QuickBooks,Workday,Multitasking,Detail Oriented,Independent Work,Auditing,Payment Processing,Petty Cash Management,Student Account Management

About Louisiana State University

Welcome to Louisiana State University, home of the "Fighting Tigers" and their Bengal tiger mascot, Mike VI. LSU is the flagship institution of the state of Louisiana and is one of only 30 universities nationwide holding land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant status.

Since 1860, LSU has served the people of Louisiana, the region, the nation, and the world through extensive, multipurpose programs encompassing instruction, research, and public service. The University brings in more than $150 million annually in outside research grants and contracts, a significant factor for the Louisiana economy.

LSU Chemistry is one of six departments in the College of Science and is currently designated as a Foundation of Excellence Department due to the outstanding accomplishments of our faculty, staff, and students in terms of teaching/learning, research, and service. The Department of Chemistry has LSU's largest PhD program and is one of the best-equipped Chemistry departments in the United States.

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What you'll do

  • The Staff Accountant will review daily payment reports for accuracy, prepare deposits, audit student refunds, and maintain petty cash. Additional responsibilities include processing invoices and assisting with student account inquiries.

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