Staff Accountant-Temp - New Orleans, LA - On-site Full-time

 

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Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : New Orleans, LA

Job Type: Temporary

Job Number: 202200465

Division: Finance & Administration

Opening Date: 04/16/2025

FLSA: Exempt

Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting and delivering on department initiatives. The Staff Accountant performs duties related to a variety of accounting functions and supporting the department under the guidance and direction of the Controller and Senior Accountant.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions

• Review all AP disbursements for internal controls, proper tax applications, and supporting documentation.
• Preparation and review of various monthly account and system to system reconciliations. 
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations. 
• Prepare monthly sale and use reporting forms to government entities and ensure tax compliance. 
• Prepare annual unclaimed property reporting. 
• Analyze and Prepare accounting journal entries for sub-ledger and general ledger updates.
• Comply with and adhere to all Loyola policies in a professional manner, independently and with minimal oversight.
• Assist in achieving department/function initiatives and Loyola goals through cross-training.
• Actively participate in ad-hoc projects. 
• Identify opportunities and recommend methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance (e.g., procedure optimization). Assist in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in accounting staff level position.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic fiscal management is preferred.
• Understanding of accounting principles (GAAP, FASB) specific to nonprofit organizations.
• Must have strong account reconciliation skills. 
• Must possess the following human relations and interpersonal skills:
• High degree of professionalism including the ability to maintain strict levels of confidentiality.
• Effective conflict resolution skills with the ability to encourage consensus and teamwork.
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups of individuals and to adapt communication to the audience and the situation. 
• Must be flexible and adapt to change with differing responsibilities and deadlines, in a self-motivated and pro-active manner either independently or as part of an effective team. 
• Must be computer literate with the capability of performing at an intermediate or above level with Microsoft Office Suite of products (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Must be computer literate with or have the ability to learn quickly Enterprise Resource Planning software.
• May require overtime work for certain times during the year or on an as-needed basis.
• May require evening and weekend work. 
• Physical Requirements

Ability to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

In accordance with the Campus Security Act as amended, Loyola University publishes annually and distributes to members of the academic community, and upon request to prospective (students/employees), an That report includes current policies and procedures of the University Police Department for the reporting of campus crimes, notifying the campus community of occurrence of campus crimes, policies regarding access to campus buildings, the enforcement authority of the University Police Officers and their relationship to local police. University policies on the possession, use and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs are outlined. The Campus sexual Assault Program and policy is described. Campus crime statistics as defined under this law for the last three calendar years are included. A copy of this report may be secured from the (Office of Admissions), (Office of Human Resources), or from the University Police Department.

Loyola University New Orleans does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran's status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions. At the same time, Loyola cherishes its right to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals, and mission in order to enhance the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive certain benefits on a pro-rated basis.

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