Cost Accounting - Coordinator 2

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Department

Compliance Operations

Job Summary

Job Description

• Provides support to the Lead Cost Accountant through developing, implementing and monitoring the cost allocation systems for the agencies.
• Gathers and compile detailed cost information statistics from various departments to ensure the information is received timely and verified before entry into the accounting system.
• Assists with setup of new grants, enter indirect cost allocations, & prepare and enter journal entries as needed for corrections.
• Meets with Office of Public Health (OPH) Principal Investigator/Project Director (PI/PD) when grant is awarded to review responsibilities for cost allocation management and reporting.
• Attends subsequent meetings to maintain communication throughout and at the conclusion of grants to properly close out cost allocation expenses.
• Runs Cost Allocation reports monthly and review for alignment and identify any outliers for trends or potential problems in financial data.
• Monitors compliance with internal policies related to cost allocation and any other applicable accounting regulations.
• Maintains accurate financial records related to all cost allocation distributions.
• Provides cost allocation training and assistance to Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) agencies as needed.
• Prepares and record relevant journal transactions related to cost allocation activities.
• Provides necessary documentation and explanations to internal and external auditors related to cost allocation.
• Other tasks as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree, or Associate's degree plus 3 years of professional experience, or 6 years of professional work experience.
• Minimum 2 years professional general accounting experience.
• Minimum 1 year professional cost accounting experience.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills; effective organizational and time management skills.
• Great attention to detail and follow up.
• Ability to manage projects, assignments, and competing priorities.
• Proficient in the use of Zoom, Teams, and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel.

DESIRED:

• Advanced degree or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 3 years professional general accounting experience.
• Minimum 2 years professional cost accounting experience.
• Minimum 1 year professional experience with internal state or federal systems or programs.
• Minimum 1 year professional experience in researching and documenting issues.

Required Attachments

Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section.

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems;
• Names and contact information of three references;

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

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