Senior Accountant
Full job description
Position/Application Information
McNeese State University invites applicants for the position of Senior Accountant in the Office of Administrative Accounting. This is a full-time, 12–month, unclassified position. The appointment start date is available immediately.
Position Number:U99141
SALARY: $55,000 to $65,000 annual salary
REPORTING AUTHORITY: Chief Accounting Officer
DEADLINE: Position will remain open until filled, but applications received before October 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 VACANCY, click 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 kdronett@mcneese.edu or (337) 475-5413.
Position Duties/Responsibilities
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/Preferred Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s 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
General University information
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 (337) 475-5428 or kyoungblood@mcneese.edu.
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 driver’s 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 (www.wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.www.ece.org.