Senior Accountant – Financial Accounting
Ochsner Health
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Jefferson • Louisiana • United States
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Job Level
About the role
- Guides accounting staff and provides training
- Participates in the budget process by budgeting various general ledger expense accounts
- Maintains the departmental budgeting and reporting system
- Produces monthly departmental financial statements
- Acts as a liaison between department directors and financial departments
- Analyzes assigned accounts or specific entity's income statements
- Prepares journal entries and account reconciliations
- Implements and maintains accounting control procedures
- Assists with financial audit preparation and coordination of the annual audit process
- Participates in special financial projects and composes various ad hoc financial reports as required by management
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field
- 3 years of related experience
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills
- Ability to travel throughout and between facility locations and work various hours, such as nights, weekends, etc.
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional development
- Flexible working hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
budgetingfinancial statementsjournal entriesaccount reconciliationsaccounting control proceduresfinancial audit preparationad hoc financial reportsgeneral ledger
Soft Skills
communication skillsanalytical skillsorganizational skillstime management skills
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)