What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Accountant position at McNeese State University?
Position/Application Information
MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY invites applicants to apply for the position of Travel Accountant in the Office of Administrative Accounting. This is a full-time, 12–month, unclassified position. The appointment is available immediately.
SALARY RANGE: $32,000-$35,000
POSITION NUMBER: U99126
DEADLINE: Position will remain open until filled.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: Applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload the required documents listed below to ensure full consideration:
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. *Required application materials WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline, if applicable. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHAIR:
Victoria Roach at vroach@mcneese.edu
Kim Dronett, HR Liaison l Email: kdronett@mcneese.edu l Voice: (337) 475-5413 l TDD: (337) 562-4227
Office of Human Resources l McNeese State University
Position Duties/Responsibilities
The Travel Accountant reports to the Chief Accounting Officer and is responsible for functions related to travel for all Faculty and Staff. The Travel Accountant will work closely with the Senior Travel Accountant, Faculty, Staff, and vendors.
Required/Preferred Qualifications
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 Inclusive Excellence: Voice: (337) 475-5428; TDD/TTY, Hearing Impaired: (337) 562-4227; 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.
McNeese State University offers a wide array of benefits to eligible employees to include:
Comprehensive retirement programs through the State of Louisiana or Optional program, Supplemental retirement accounts (403B and 457) pre-tax and roth versions, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance to include Vision, Life, Dental, Cancer, Intensive Care, Short Term Disability and more, Paid holidays, Tuition fee reduction program for eligible employees and dependents, Leave accrual and carryover, and many other on campus perks/discount programs.
You may view the current year's Benefits Guide at: MYMCNEESE EMPLOYEE EXTRAS
MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY invites applicants to apply for the position of Travel Accountant in the Office of Administrative Accounting. This is a full-time, 12–month, unclassified position. The appointment is available immediately.
SALARY RANGE: $32,000-$35,000
POSITION NUMBER: U99126
DEADLINE: Position will remain open until filled.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: Applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload the required documents listed below to ensure full consideration:
- Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
- Resume/Vitae
- Three Professional References (include: name, phone number, and e-mail address)
- Unofficial Transcripts
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. *Required application materials WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline, if applicable. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHAIR:
Victoria Roach at vroach@mcneese.edu
Kim Dronett, HR Liaison l Email: kdronett@mcneese.edu l Voice: (337) 475-5413 l TDD: (337) 562-4227
Office of Human Resources l McNeese State University
Position Duties/Responsibilities
The Travel Accountant reports to the Chief Accounting Officer and is responsible for functions related to travel for all Faculty and Staff. The Travel Accountant will work closely with the Senior Travel Accountant, Faculty, Staff, and vendors.
- Analyze all travel documentation provided for trips and communicate with faculty, staff, and vendors regarding trip details, invoicing, etc.
- Verification of all travel reimbursements for compliance with PPM 49 Travel Regulations, university policies, athletic, state, and NCAA guidelines.
- Monitor compliance with State LaCarte Card Regulations
- Prepare a monthly spreadsheet of charges and account codes to be uploaded into Banner
- Upload all necessary documents into the Bank of America Works system
- Administer HotelPlanner program for all lodging
- Balance statements for each cardholder monthly
- Ensure proper coding of expenses in the Banner system
- Reconcile travel advance account monthly
- Ensure all travel documents are received timely according to policy
- Complete all required annual training
- Any other duties as assigned by the Chief Accounting Officer and/or Vice-President for Business Affairs
Required/Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Two years of experience and/or training in accounting or related field
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel
- Excellent Communication and Customer Service skills
- Attentive to detail
- Analytical aptitude required to analyze data
- Should be credible, dependable, and work independently as well as with a team
- Bachelor of Science Accounting degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Three or more years of Ellucian Banner experience
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 Inclusive Excellence: Voice: (337) 475-5428; TDD/TTY, Hearing Impaired: (337) 562-4227; 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.
McNeese State University offers a wide array of benefits to eligible employees to include:
Comprehensive retirement programs through the State of Louisiana or Optional program, Supplemental retirement accounts (403B and 457) pre-tax and roth versions, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance to include Vision, Life, Dental, Cancer, Intensive Care, Short Term Disability and more, Paid holidays, Tuition fee reduction program for eligible employees and dependents, Leave accrual and carryover, and many other on campus perks/discount programs.
You may view the current year's Benefits Guide at: MYMCNEESE EMPLOYEE EXTRAS
Salary : $32,000 - $35,000
