Accounting Manager - Clinic Team

LCMC Health

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic Accounting team is responsible for all accounting functions for the adult hospital group, including contractual model management, net revenue accuracy, and expense oversight. This role involves overseeing month-end and year-end close processes, managing general ledger accounts, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation, ensuring compliance with GAAP and relevant regulatory requirements. The manager will also review and approve financial transactions. Depending on assignment, responsibilities may include oversight of revenue accounting (revenue recognition, accounts receivable, contractual adjustments, third-party payer reconciliations, grant receivables), expense accounting (accounts payable, fixed asset accounting, inventory valuation, expense analysis), and clinic-specific financial operations (patient billing interfaces, clinic revenue/expense tracking, performance reporting). The role also includes preparing and analyzing financial statements and reports, monitoring financial performance, assisting with budgets and forecasts, leading and developing a team of accounting staff, identifying process improvements, participating in financial system implementations, developing internal controls, and coordinating audit support.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience
2 years in a supervisory or management role preferred
Prior experience in a healthcare system or hospital environment is highly desirable
Demonstrated experience with general ledger, financial reporting, and month-end close processes
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent is required
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
Proficiency with financial accounting software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., Workday)
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas)
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Strong leadership, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify lawful right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or CPA certification preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all accounting activities.
Manage general ledger accounts, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and relevant regulatory requirements.
Review and approve financial transactions, ensuring proper coding and documentation.
Manage revenue recognition processes, accounts receivable analysis, contractual adjustments, third-party payer reconciliations, and grant-related receivables.
Oversee accounts payable, fixed asset accounting, inventory valuation, and detailed expense analysis to support cost control initiatives.
Manage financial operations specific to clinics, including patient billing interfaces, clinic-specific revenue and expense tracking, and performance reporting for individual clinic sites.
Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and ad-hoc financial analyses to support decision-making.
Monitor financial performance against budget and prior periods, identifying variances and providing explanations.
Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback and training.
Delegate tasks effectively and manage workload distribution.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the accounting function.
Participate in the implementation and optimization of financial systems and software.
Develop and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure data accuracy.
Coordinate and support internal and external audit activities, providing necessary documentation and explanations.