General Ledger Accountant

LED FastStart•Franklin, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Teche Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center, is seeking a General Ledger Clerk for its Franklin location in Franklin, Louisiana. The role assists the Controller by performing general ledger and related functions supporting the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department. The position includes month-, quarter-, and year-end close work; recurring entries and reconciliations; accounts payable support; preparation of financial statements and audit documentation; grant accounting and reporting; and maintenance of financial records. The employee must maintain confidentiality regarding patients, families, employees, providers, and Teche Health business. The position is based in a busy, open-area office with frequent interruptions and regular meetings with others; work outside the traditional schedule may be required. Applicants must meet the stated internal-employee eligibility requirements, and all applicants must be fully vaccinated before onboarding under the CMS mandate.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least three years of relevant accounting, auditing, and/or fiscal administration experience.
Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and/or accounting principles; file and records management; general ledger reports; and invoice processing from receipt through payment.
Ability to read, understand, and implement applicable parish, state, and federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, administrative orders, case law, policies, and procedures.
Skill in preparing reports and presentations for internal and external audiences; organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks and projects; meeting deadlines; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; and cooperating with and assisting others.
Ability to operate software applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and accounting software.
Ability to maintain accuracy in general ledger documents, manage time effectively, adapt to changing responsibilities, prioritize work to meet strict deadlines, and work effectively on a team.
Ability to work flexible hours as required and maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient, employee, provider, and business information.
Must meet applicable eligibility standards. Internal applicants must have worked for the organization for at least one year with no disciplinary actions on file; those with less than one year require direct supervisor approval.
Must be fully vaccinated before onboarding in accordance with the stated CMS mandate.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including potentially lifting or carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, including reviewing MIP Accounting Software sub-ledger accounts, preparing journal entries, and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
Prepare recurring monthly entries and templates, including prepaids, fixed assets, grants receivables, and other adjusting journal entries.
Reconcile bank statements to the general ledger.
Prepare entries for front desk payments at all sites.
Assist with day-to-day accounts payable operations.
Review and approve accounts payable voucher coding for processing according to approved budgets.
Assist the Controller with preparing monthly financial statements.
Assist in preparing documentation required by auditors.
Reconcile trial balance accounts monthly.
Assist with accounting and reporting for Federal and State grant assistance programs.
Research and resolve complex accounting issues related to accounts payable and payroll.
Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.
Assist with the annual 1099 and W-2 process.
Assist with maintaining fixed asset records and perform an annual property inventory as required by management.
Assist with credit card procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.