Accountant II, PediatricsSOM Pediatrics - Administration

Location: New Orleans, LA

Summary

The Accountant II provides financial decision support to multiple sections and projects within the Department of Pediatrics. 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 journal vouchers, accounting classifications and other accounting/financial statements, records and reports. Prepares budgets for grant applications, reconciles expenditures and projects account balances. Assists Sr. Accountant and Department Administration in a variety of accounting assignments such as audits, closing entries, preparing budget statements, inventory, as well as receipts and disbursements. Assists financial staff leadership with annual budget, monthly and year-end fiscal close.

Required Qualifications

•Bachelor's degree and 2 years of accounting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

•5+ years of professional accounting experience
•Working knowledge of federal research grants and contracts policies and procedures