Job Details

Cost Accounting Coordinator 2

State of Louisiana

Depends on Qualifications

Baton Rouge, LA

Unclassified

University of New Orleans

R-001763

Job Duties and Other Information

Provides support to the Lead Cost Accountant through developing, implementing and monitoring the cost allocation systems for the agencies.

Gathers and compile detailed cost information statistics from various departments to ensure the information is received timely and verified before entry into the accounting system.

Assists with setup of new grants, enter indirect cost allocations, & prepare and enter journal entries as needed for corrections.

Meets with Office of Public Health (OPH) Principal Investigator/Project Director (PI/PD) when grant is awarded to review responsibilities for cost allocation management and reporting.

Attends subsequent meetings to maintain communication throughout and at the conclusion of grants to properly close out cost allocation expenses.

Runs Cost Allocation reports monthly and review for alignment and identify any outliers for trends or potential problems in financial data.

Monitors compliance with internal policies related to cost allocation and any other applicable accounting regulations.

Maintains accurate financial records related to all cost allocation distributions.

Provides cost allocation training and assistance to Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) agencies as needed.

Prepares and record relevant journal transactions related to cost allocation activities.

Provides necessary documentation and explanations to internal and external auditors related to cost allocation.

Other tasks as required.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree, or Associate's degree plus 3 years of professional experience, or 6 years of professional work experience.
• Minimum 2 years professional general accounting experience.
• Minimum 1 year professional cost accounting experience.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills; effective organizational and time management skills.
• Great attention to detail and follow up.
• Ability to manage projects, assignments, and competing priorities.
• Proficient in the use of Zoom, Teams, and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Desired:

• Advanced degree or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 3 years professional general accounting experience.
• Minimum 2 years professional cost accounting experience.
• Minimum 1 year professional experience with internal state or federal systems or programs.
• Minimum 1 year professional experience in researching and documenting issues.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.