Accountant II

Robert Half • New Orleans, LA • 1d ago

Description We are looking for an Accountant II to support the financial administration of research awards in New Orleans, Louisiana. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who understands post-award accounting, communicates effectively with multiple stakeholders, and can manage assigned work independently from start to finish. The person in this role will help ensure grant-related expenses, billing activity, and financial records are accurate, compliant, and well monitored while contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the financial management of sponsored awards after funding is secured, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and maintained in accordance with grant terms.

Partner with researchers, departmental personnel, pre-award teams, and external funding contacts to address questions, resolve issues, and keep financial activity aligned with award requirements.

Track invoices and payment activity, following up as needed to support timely collection and accurate accounts receivable processing.

Review spending on assigned awards to confirm costs are appropriate, properly documented, and allowable under sponsor guidelines.

Analyze grant expenditures and financial trends to identify concerns, clarify variances, and support sound decision-making.

Prepare and maintain accounting records, including reconciliations and journal-related activity, to preserve the accuracy of award finances.

Use Excel tools such as pivot tables and data analysis functions to organize financial information and produce meaningful reporting.

Take ownership of assigned responsibilities with limited oversight while working cooperatively with colleagues in a team-focused environment.

Share knowledge, provide support to peers, and contribute to a collaborative culture built on openness, accountability, and mutual respect. Requirements - Experience supporting post-award accounting, grant finance, or sponsored research financial administration.

Working knowledge of allowable costs, expenditure monitoring, and financial compliance related to grant-funded activity.

Ability to communicate clearly with faculty, administrative teams, and external agencies.

Background in account reconciliation, journal entries, and maintaining accurate financial records.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and investigate financial discrepancies.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and other data management functions.

Ability to manage assignments independently and follow through on responsibilities with minimal supervision.

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