Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a finance team in New Orleans, Louisiana in a contract-to-permanent role. This position supports grant and contract accounting activities by managing billing, tracking receivables, and helping ensure compliance with funding requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with both internal stakeholders and external funding guidelines.

Responsibilities:
• Establish new grant and contract accounts and develop supporting budgets, including applicable indirect cost calculations.
• Evaluate purchasing and payment-related documentation, such as requisitions, transfers, travel submissions, and disbursement requests, to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Examine award records and update account details when changes to funding terms or project information are required.
• Partner with principal investigators and departmental staff to...