Cost Accounting - Coordinator 2 bei State of Louisiana, LA

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• 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.