Accountant II

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.