Accounting Associate

LOUISIANA WOMENS HEALTHCARE • Baton Rouge, LA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This position will assist the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in all finance, accounting, reporting, banking, and purchasing matters as directed, and work as a back-up team mate with other co-workers and internal colleagues, particularly in accounting, the business office and purchasing.

Requirements

• Accounting, record keeping, processing and analytical abilities related to practice management functions of a physician enterprise, including, revenue cycle, accounting payable, accounts receivable, managed care contracting decision support, operational and financial oversight, and purchasing.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Proficient using spreadsheets.
• Effective verbal and written skills.
• Experience with the following (or similar) software systems and platforms: Epic Access & Revenue Cycle, Epic Analytics & Insights, Aesthetics Pro (scheduling and business support system for an aesthetics center), Microsoft Office, Excel, Sage Intact, Paylocity, Bill.com.
• High School diploma required
• Educational and professional experience specific to accounting and/or bookkeeping required.
• Consistency and reliability in terms of maintaining a daily, onsite, work schedule, and limited absences outside of approved Paid Time Off.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality – in fact and in appearance.
• Must be objective and analytical.

Nice To Haves

• College credit in accounting, finance or business administration preferred
• Experience in the accounting and business support functions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prompt payment of practice expenses, including invoice entry, coding and general ledger management, verification of accounts payable legitimacy and accuracy and maintenance of record keeping with consistent controls and approvals.
• Ensure supplies are received prior to processing invoices, and review for legitimacy and accurate payment management.
• Synthesize and analyze expense operational trends, banking matters, productivity and labor related matters; prepare graphs and charts for presentations and as decision support.
• Assist in the maintenance and routine upkeep of financial and accounting databases and spreadsheets, including the charge master, fee schedule, physician monthly volume, physician financial and operational metrics.
• Assist with the oversight, recordkeeping, and management of vendor contracts related to the purchase of supplies and equipment, and related contracts (such as maintenance and support agreements).
• Maintain controls for inventory with Louisiana Women’s Healthcare (LWH) and the Louisiana Women’s Center for Aesthetics (LWA).
• Effective communication with vendors and employees, in addition to working collaboratively with the LWH business office, purchasing, and business office teams.
• Reconciliation of bank statements.
• Maintain electronic and hard files in a timely and consistent manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees