LSU Health Sciences Center
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
Posting Details
Posting Summary System Job Title ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN Position Number Appointment Type Location-City New Orleans School / Division FISCAL OPERATIONS Department Accounting Services Position Summary Under minimal supervision from the Staff Accountant, incumbent in this position will be responsible for the timely review and processing of purchase order invoices with an annual volume of approximately 45, documents and annual payments in excess of $30 million. The incumbent in this position must exercise independent judgment and perform a variety of complex professional Accounting duties within the Accounts Payable department. This will include : compliance with Federal regulations regarding payments to vendors in foreign countries, special requirements to vendors which offer discounts based on payment terms, and time sensitive accounts such as utilities, courier services and Federal agencies.
The incumbent must be proficient in University policies and procedures pertaining to the acquisition and payment of merchandise and services. All invoices must conform to the terms of the purchase order and discrepancies are investigated and resolved through the Purchasing department and university personnel. The incumbent must also have a thorough knowledge of the computerized accounting system and must be able to use spreadsheet software to manage reconciliations of accounts and aging reports. Additional Position Information LSU Health New Orleans Division of Supply Chain Management is seeking motivated and highly skilled applicants for the position of Accounting Technician. Individual applying must exercise independent judgement and perform a variety of complex professional accounting duties within Accounts Payable department.
Starting rate of pay is $16.86 but may be adjusted dependent upon applicants’ experience. There is also an additional $1 Longevity Pay for hours worked only.
Duties include but or not limited to :
Review vendor invoices to verify correct PO reference number prior to distribution to departments for approval. Match approved invoice detail to corresponding purchase order, reconcile ordered quantity, price, description, and freight charges
Research and resolve problems encountered in paying invoices with insufficient encumbrance balances; provide assistance and responds to questions from Departments and vendors concerning proper procedures using public funds
Confer daily with Grants, Contracts and Accounts Receivable Sections to resolve vouchers with budget check errors to ensure timely connections so vouchers can proceed to the payment process
Manage payments for or more vendors
Assist and support the administration of the LaCarte procurement card program by analyzing, monitoring and reinforcing control environment to ensure cardholders and in compliance with established policies and procedures. Help maintain control procedures needed to monitor p-card activity and adherence to policy.
Sort, distribute and audit submitted monthly p-card reports and annual documentation
Print checks at least four months depending on check printing rotation. On completion of Pay Cycle, secures printed checks from special access point
Handle vendor statements prior to thirty days old. Identify and report invoices older than thirty days to the Staff Accountant for resolution
Please list all relevant work experience and education in the Employment History section of your application, this is a vital step to qualifying for this position. Resumes will not be accepted in the place of a completed application.
Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings : Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage : Posting Detail Information
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The incumbent must be proficient in University policies and procedures pertaining to the acquisition and payment of merchandise and services. All invoices must conform to the terms of the purchase order and discrepancies are investigated and resolved through the Purchasing department and university personnel. The incumbent must also have a thorough knowledge of the computerized accounting system and must be able to use spreadsheet software to manage reconciliations of accounts and aging reports. Additional Position Information LSU Health New Orleans Division of Supply Chain Management is seeking motivated and highly skilled applicants for the position of Accounting Technician. Individual applying must exercise independent judgement and perform a variety of complex professional accounting duties within Accounts Payable department.
Starting rate of pay is $16.86 but may be adjusted dependent upon applicants’ experience. There is also an additional $1 Longevity Pay for hours worked only.
Duties include but or not limited to :
Review vendor invoices to verify correct PO reference number prior to distribution to departments for approval. Match approved invoice detail to corresponding purchase order, reconcile ordered quantity, price, description, and freight charges
Research and resolve problems encountered in paying invoices with insufficient encumbrance balances; provide assistance and responds to questions from Departments and vendors concerning proper procedures using public funds
Confer daily with Grants, Contracts and Accounts Receivable Sections to resolve vouchers with budget check errors to ensure timely connections so vouchers can proceed to the payment process
Manage payments for or more vendors
Assist and support the administration of the LaCarte procurement card program by analyzing, monitoring and reinforcing control environment to ensure cardholders and in compliance with established policies and procedures. Help maintain control procedures needed to monitor p-card activity and adherence to policy.
Sort, distribute and audit submitted monthly p-card reports and annual documentation
Print checks at least four months depending on check printing rotation. On completion of Pay Cycle, secures printed checks from special access point
Handle vendor statements prior to thirty days old. Identify and report invoices older than thirty days to the Staff Accountant for resolution
Please list all relevant work experience and education in the Employment History section of your application, this is a vital step to qualifying for this position. Resumes will not be accepted in the place of a completed application.
Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings : Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage : Posting Detail Information
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