Accountant

<p>The LSU Foundation is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to serve as an Accountant on our growing team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position will be responsible for basic and complex general ledger entries, assisting with the monthly operating budget, and special projects/reports as requested.&nbsp;</p>

Baton Rouge, LA

LSU Foundation

<p>The mission of the LSU Foundation is to inspire and shepherd philanthropic giving to LSU and build long-lasting relationships with donors who bring life to current and emerging university priorities. Its desire is to support LSU in its quest to enhance the student experience, provide working capital to recruit and retain world-class faculty and staff, support life- changing research, and drive economic development. The Foundation is dedicated to stewarding each gift to maximize donors&rsquo; impact on making LSU one of the best universities in the world.</p> http://www.lsufoundation.org/jobs

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2 - 3 years experience

Overview: The LSU Foundation is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to serve as an Accountant on our growing team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position will be responsible for basic and complex general ledger entries, assisting with the monthly operating budget, and special projects/reports as requested.&nbsp;<br /><br />As a dynamic and rapidly growing organization, the LSU Foundation is on the precipice of becoming a leader among higher education fundraising organizations. This position offers the opportunity to join an organization that is poised to launch a historic, record setting billion dollar plus campaign that will transform the future of LSU.<br /><br />The LSU Foundation will realize this vision through its mission to cultivate and invest in philanthropic partnerships to advance LSU's academic priorities.&nbsp;
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Assist in the preparation of financial statements for the LSU Foundation and related entities.</li> <li>Prepare basic and complex general ledger entries and related supporting schedules.</li> <li>Prepare year-end closing entries and conduct year-end closing procedures.</li> <li>Complete projects/reports as requested by Accounting Manager, Controller, and Chief Financial Officer.</li> <li>Reviewing and monitoring accounts and preparing related reports. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Assist in the preparation and maintenance of monthly operating budget projections. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li> <li>Complete projects/reports as requested.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Baccalaureate or higher degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.</li> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Office</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills</li> <li>Strong understanding of accounting theory</li> <li>2 &ndash; 3 years of experience</li> <li>Preparing to take the CPA exam</li> </ul> <p><br />There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.&nbsp;</p> <br /> <p>&nbsp;</p>