Accountant I, Biomedical Informatics & GenomicsCenter for Biomedical Informatics and Genomics

Location: New Orleans, LA

Summary

The Accountant I follows established procedures, performs detailed accounting assignments requiring a basic knowledge of accounting theory and principles. Provides specialized or general analysis support in various accounting functions such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Cost Accounting, and General Accounting. Reviews and analyzes grant expenses, accounting classifications and other accounting/financial statements, records and reports. Assists Center Administrator in a variety of accounting assignments such as audits, closing entries, preparing budget statements, inventory, as well as receipts and disbursements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of accounting experience OR • High school diploma/equivalent and four years of accounting experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Research accounting experience • Higher education experience