Staff Accountant 1 (Entry Level)

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Job Posting Title:

Staff Accountant 1 (Entry Level)

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM FA - AS - AP - Invoice Processing - Purchase Orders (Jessica Hodgkins (00045747))

   

Work Location:

0217 Thomas D. Boyd Hall

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

This position is an entry-level, unclassified position in the Accounts Payable & Travel division of Accounting Services. This position maintains the procure-to-payment function of invoices for purchases that are not subject to competition (direct charge) for LSU A&M, LSU at Eunice, and Pennington Biomedical Research Center campuses. This position serves as the primary contact for direct charge invoice payments and questions, which requires proficiency in university procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance. This position maintains the enrollment requests of the university procurement card (LaCarte) and vendor enrollment for electronic payments. 

50% Audits direct charge supplier invoices and miscellaneous check requests to ensure compliance with university purchasing policies and procedures. Audits invoices for correct spend categories assigned to purchases to ensure accuracy of the university ledgers. Accounts for the accuracy of the supplier IDs assigned to direct charge invoices to ensure invoice payments are remitted to the correct supplier location. Reviews direct charge invoices for small dollar amounts to determine if the invoice can be paid with the LaCarte card.

25% Confers with the Office of Procurement Services and university departments to resolve problems resulting from procurement issues. Provides assistance and responds to questions received from university departments with regard to proper procedures to follow when making purchases via direct charge. Communicates with the Office of Procurement Services regarding supplier record changes, policies, and procedures. Communicates with university suppliers pertaining to the payment of invoices, deductions taken, etc.

15% Maintains the enrollments and maintenance requests for the university procurement card (i.e., LaCarte) and for ePayables vendors by updating Bank of America's web-based system, WORKS; maintains and provides guidance for the electronic payments (i.e., ePayables and Paymode) workflow process, which includes accounting for the report of new supplier elections, assigning the account numbers to the ePayables suppliers, and assisting with the enrollment of new ePayables suppliers.

10% Assists with fiscal year-end processing related to direct charge payments. Assists with the participant, refunds, and royalty miscellaneous payments business process via the miscellaneous payments EIB. Maintains requests for the university sales tax exemption certificate. Provides backup services, performs other duties as assigned, and assists with special projects and events assigned by the Assistant Director or Associate Director. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a business-related field with at least 24 accounting hours; 2 years of directly applicable professional experience can be substituted for 24 hours of accounting, or 2 years of professional experience can be substituted for up to 9 hours of accounting. LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description. (per La. RS 42:36).

Physical Qualifications:

Physical ability and eye-hand coordination necessary to use a computer terminal, calculator, copier, telephone, and other office equipment.  Ability to sit in the same position for extended periods (3.5-4 hours) at a time using continuous hand motions when using a calculator or entering data into the computer system; overtime may be required during peak times, during the fiscal year-end process, or while working on special projects.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

Please provide three professional references, including name, title, phone number, and e-mail address.

Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Jessica Hodgkins at [email protected] or 578-1541.

   

Posting Date:

February 5, 2026

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

February 19, 2026

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU 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):

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

   

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