Senior Accountant - Financial Accounting - Dickory

Ochsner Health•Auburn, AL

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job guides accounting staff and provides training and support with respect to the departmental reporting system. Participates in the budget process by budgeting various general ledger expense accounts and guides other staff in the same task. Maintains the departmental budgeting and reporting system and produces the monthly departmental financial statements. Acts as a liaison between department directors and financial departments; analyzes assigned accounts or a specific entity's income statements, prepares journal entries and account reconciliations, implements and maintains accounting control procedures, and assists with the financial audit preparation and the coordination of the annual audit process. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

Education Required - Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
Work Experience Required - 3 years of related experience.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
Ability to travel throughout and between facility locations and work various hours, such as nights, weekends, etc.
Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid. There is no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Nice To Haves

Preferred - Master’s degree in business administration (MBA).
Certifications Preferred - Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Responsibilities

Provides guidance and training to accounting staff.
Analyzes various budget expense items, identifies reconciling items, and identifies internal controls needed.
Supervises the maintenance of various system files used in departmental reporting and cost allocation systems.
Produces and disseminates departmental financial statements.
Acts as a liaison between finance and operations and guides other accountants in the same function by providing direction and prioritizing departmental requests.
Provides research and education to departmental leadership regarding departmental financial transactions.
Reviews monthly departmental financial statements prior to dissemination and facilitates corrective action if necessary.
Participates in special financial projects and composes various ad hoc financial reports as required by management.
Performs other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.