Louisiana State University
Staff Accountant 1 (Entry Level)
Louisiana State University, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
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0204 Thomas D. Boyd Halltime type:
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End Date: January 27, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id:
R00112373## ****All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).****## **If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.**## Job Posting Title:Staff Accountant 1 (Entry Level)## Position Type:Professional / Unclassified## Department:LSUAM FA - AS - Payroll - Disb - Insurance (Candice Lockwood (00051919))## Work Location:0204 Thomas D. Boyd Hall## Pay Grade:Professional## Job Description:This position is a non-supervisory, unclassified position in the Disbursements/Tax and Insurance Section of LSU Office of Accounting Services/Payroll. This position processes federal, state, OASDI, and Medicare taxes along with non-resident alien taxation.30% Federal Tax
Calculate and balance federal tax payments to be submitted for payment after each payroll run. Analyze and correct discrepancies.
Prepare W-2C forms and file on Form 941X returns. Monitor the W-2 error report and make corrections as necessary. Correspond with the IRS on tax notices. Assist with end-of-the-year W-2 reporting.25% FICA TaxSet up initial FICA elections for all employees. Audit FICA elections for each pay group on a weekly basis and correct elections and contributions as needed. Audit Medicare for employees hired prior to 1986. Audit non-resident alien FICA and federal tax elections for compliance with IRS regulations.15% State TaxCalculate and balance LA State withholding tax payments to be made twice a month. Prepare the quarterly L-1 form. Prepare and remit W-2C forms as needed. Maintain a list of employees working outside of Louisiana and monitor the no-tax, no-wage-tax elections. Prepare manual W-2 forms for no-wage, no-tax employees as needed. Prepare Form L-1 and Form L-3 for yearly tax reporting.15% Non-Resident Alien Tax
Collects and reviews the Alien Tax Information Forms and calculates the IRS-required Substantial Presence Test to determine proper tax treatment. Administers tax treaty benefits for eligible nonresident aliens whose country has an applicable tax treaty with the US. Prepares payroll data to be reported on the 1042S forms at calendar year end.10% ReconciliationsInsurance deduction reconciliations. Reconcile insurance deductions collected from paychecks to payments made.5% OtherOther duties as assigned by department management.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, 24 hours of college accounting. 24 hours of accounting can be substituted for 2 years of directly applicable professional experience. LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply—a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.Financial history/credit check required per FASOP HR-04.## Additional Job Description:## Special Instructions:A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.
Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.
Attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Candice Lockwood at candice@lsu.edu or 578-2023.## Posting Date:January 13, 2026## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):January 27, 2026## Additional Position Information:**Background Check -** An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.**Benefits -** LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.## Essential Position (Y/N):## LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.## HCM Contact Information:For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport.
Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives.
LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others.
Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences.The University comprises of nine institutions:* Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine* Louisiana State University at Alexandria* Louisiana State University at Eunice* Louisiana State University at Shreveport* LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans* LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport* The Health Care Services Division* Louisiana State University
Agricultural Center* Pennington Biomedical Research Center* Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeIn implementing its mission, LSU is committed to:* Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students;* Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and* Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, #J-18808-Ljbffr
0204 Thomas D. Boyd Halltime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date: January 27, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id:
R00112373## ****All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).****## **If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.**## Job Posting Title:Staff Accountant 1 (Entry Level)## Position Type:Professional / Unclassified## Department:LSUAM FA - AS - Payroll - Disb - Insurance (Candice Lockwood (00051919))## Work Location:0204 Thomas D. Boyd Hall## Pay Grade:Professional## Job Description:This position is a non-supervisory, unclassified position in the Disbursements/Tax and Insurance Section of LSU Office of Accounting Services/Payroll. This position processes federal, state, OASDI, and Medicare taxes along with non-resident alien taxation.30% Federal Tax
Calculate and balance federal tax payments to be submitted for payment after each payroll run. Analyze and correct discrepancies.
Prepare W-2C forms and file on Form 941X returns. Monitor the W-2 error report and make corrections as necessary. Correspond with the IRS on tax notices. Assist with end-of-the-year W-2 reporting.25% FICA TaxSet up initial FICA elections for all employees. Audit FICA elections for each pay group on a weekly basis and correct elections and contributions as needed. Audit Medicare for employees hired prior to 1986. Audit non-resident alien FICA and federal tax elections for compliance with IRS regulations.15% State TaxCalculate and balance LA State withholding tax payments to be made twice a month. Prepare the quarterly L-1 form. Prepare and remit W-2C forms as needed. Maintain a list of employees working outside of Louisiana and monitor the no-tax, no-wage-tax elections. Prepare manual W-2 forms for no-wage, no-tax employees as needed. Prepare Form L-1 and Form L-3 for yearly tax reporting.15% Non-Resident Alien Tax
Collects and reviews the Alien Tax Information Forms and calculates the IRS-required Substantial Presence Test to determine proper tax treatment. Administers tax treaty benefits for eligible nonresident aliens whose country has an applicable tax treaty with the US. Prepares payroll data to be reported on the 1042S forms at calendar year end.10% ReconciliationsInsurance deduction reconciliations. Reconcile insurance deductions collected from paychecks to payments made.5% OtherOther duties as assigned by department management.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, 24 hours of college accounting. 24 hours of accounting can be substituted for 2 years of directly applicable professional experience. LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply—a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.Financial history/credit check required per FASOP HR-04.## Additional Job Description:## Special Instructions:A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.
Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.
Attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Candice Lockwood at candice@lsu.edu or 578-2023.## Posting Date:January 13, 2026## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):January 27, 2026## Additional Position Information:**Background Check -** An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.**Benefits -** LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.## Essential Position (Y/N):## LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.## HCM Contact Information:For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport.
Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives.
LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others.
Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences.The University comprises of nine institutions:* Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine* Louisiana State University at Alexandria* Louisiana State University at Eunice* Louisiana State University at Shreveport* LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans* LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport* The Health Care Services Division* Louisiana State University
Agricultural Center* Pennington Biomedical Research Center* Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeIn implementing its mission, LSU is committed to:* Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students;* Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and* Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, #J-18808-Ljbffr