Sr Accountant Position Available In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Sr Accountant Baton Rouge, LA • Finance
Job Type
Full-time
Description The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the hospital’s accounting operations. This role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with healthcare regulations, and the maintenance of internal controls and procedures. Key responsibilities include managing the general ledger, maintaining precise reconciliations, preparing budgets, and producing financial reports. The Senior Accountant collaborates closely with the finance team, department heads, and external auditors to support strategic financial decision-making. General Responsibilities Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Manage the month-end close process.
Monitor general ledger activity to ensure accurate and compliant entries.
Maintain the fixed asset system and calculate depreciation.
Assist with payroll processing as needed.
Manage hospital-specific contractual service agreements with third-party healthcare service providers.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and bank statements regularly.
Coordinate with department managers to develop, analyze, and review budgets.
Assist in cost accounting allocations and service line profitability analysis.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, healthcare financial regulations, and internal policies.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance (HIPAA, CMS, IRS, etc.).
Familiarity with cost accounting and capital project accounting.
Other tasks as assigned by the Finance Director, Chief Financial Officer, or Chief Executive Officer. The statements mentioned above outline the general duties necessary to describe the essential functions of this position. However, they are not meant to be considered a comprehensive description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Requirements Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.

Experience:

4-6 years of accounting experience required. Healthcare experience preferred.

Licenses/Certificates:

Preferred qualifications include Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Special Skill:

Advanced Excel user experience (testing required), financial analysis skills, and critical thinking skills. Meditech and Sage FAS are a plus.

Physical Requirements:

Reports To:

Finance Director Positions reporting directly to this position: None