Assistant Controller

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Summary:

Performs overall analytical review Assists with coordination of staff accountants' work and the overall monthly financial statement package Prepares journal entries Reconciles general ledger accounts Assists with the budgetary process Participates in the preparation and analysis of Hospital financial statements and reports Provides information and assistance to the internal and external auditors Assists to educate Hospital leadership with regards to financial information Assists with other ad hoc projects as required Responsibilities may also include: Coordination of accounts payable processes Compilation and review of organization's statistical information Ownership of cost accounting, including system management and the development of all related reports and analyses Preparation of reporting and analyses relating to service line profitability and physician statistical and compensation information

Minimum Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree with Accounting major required Knowledge of accounting systems and Excel required Must have organizational skills and ability to multi-task MBA or MHA preferred Minimum 2 years Hospital experience preferred CPA preferred

Physical Demands:

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 20 pounds is required.

Physical Effort required:

Constant (67

• 100%)
• talking, hearing, seeing Frequently (34
• 66%)
• handling/feeling Occasionally (1
• 33%)
• lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc), balancing, stooping, crouching, crawling, reaching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found b y clicking here , before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.