Experienced Accountant – Financial Accounting

Ochsner Health

Experienced Accountant responsible for financial accounting tasks including budgeting and month-end close at Ochsner Health. Compiling income statements and handling general ledger reconciliations.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeJefferson • Louisiana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Completes the annual budget
Performs month-end close functions and compiles income statements
Handles general ledger account reconciliations
Reviews assigned accounts and issues patient refunds
Prepares and posts all necessary journal entries
Initiates quality improvements
Analyzes financial and statistical data for decision making

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
A minimum of 10 years of relevant accounting experience (in lieu of degree)
2 years of relevant accounting experience working with little supervision (with degree)
A minimum of 10 years of relevant accounting experience (without degree)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications
Effective verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

budgetingmonth-end closegeneral ledger reconciliationjournal entriesfinancial analysisstatistical analysis

Soft Skills

communicationdecision makingquality improvement

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)