Senior Accountant

McNeese State University invites applicants for the position of Senior Accountant in the Office of Administrative Accounting. This is a full-time 12month unclassified position. The appointment start date is available immediately.

Position Number:U99141

SALARY:$55000 to $65000 annual salary

REPORTING AUTHORITY:Chief Accounting Officer

DEADLINE:Position will remain open until filled but applications received beforeOctober 3 2025 will be considered first.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS:For the application process applicants must complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below:

• Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
• Resume/Vitae
• Three Professional References (include: name phone number and e-mail address)
• Unofficial Transcripts

ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCYclick on the APPLY button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment please contact the HR Liaison:

Kim Dronett at or .

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of Facility Usage and Events including event setup billing and collections through the WebTMA software.
• Collaborate with event and venue coordinators to confirm services and support for collection of funds and facility usage
• Assist in the implementation of the Nelnet Storefront software
• Serve as the Nelnet Storefront manager and administrative contact for campus events that require collections (i.e. registration fees sales membership fees etc.)

• Serve as the primary point of contact for lease-related accounting and reporting
• Identify and evaluate all contracts for leases SBITAs and P3s in accordance with GASB 87 94 & 96 requirements
• Enter maintain and monitor lease agreements in LeaseController software for capitalization and amortization

• Prepare accurate lease schedules and support reporting for year end processes and audit compliance
• Locate and correct journalizing and posting errors
• Prepare invoices and journal entries for end of year receivables
• Assist in developing and writing policies and procedures for Administrative Accounting
• Interact with internal and external auditors
• Prepare monthly utility bill recaps
• Any other duties as assigned by the Chief Accounting Officer and/or Vice-President for Business Affairs

Required:

• Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution (Accounting or Finance related)
• Three years of experience in Accounting or Financially related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Excel pivot tables Word Outlook)
• Excellent verbal writing and interpersonal skills
• Analytical aptitude required to analyze data
• Extensive computer knowledge and technical skills with an emphasis in accounting and data management
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Banner platform
• Masters Degree from a regionally accredited institution

McNeese State University located in Lake Charles Louisiana is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001 et seq and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38 which provides for drug testing of employees appointees prospective employees and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.

McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana.

Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator Krisshunn Youngblood Office of Campus Compliance and Civility at or.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify.

Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana drivers license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.

Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services () or Educational Credential EvaluatorsInc..