Senior Accountant

ASCENSION DEPAUL SERVICES•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

Ascension DePaul Services of New Orleans (DCSNO) affiliates with DCHC which manages multiple Federally Qualified Health Center locations in the Greater New Orleans area. DCSNO is committed to improving the health status of communities and continues a long tradition of health ministry. DCSNO is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant holds a key role in ensuring the monthly general ledger close occurs timely and accurately. This position will support the Controller by performing complex general ledger and bank account reconciliations, verifying cash batches, investigating variances, monthly and weekly reporting, payroll, A/P, and cash management and will have a key role in ensuring accurate and timely preparation and review of the financial statements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Three years of experience in Accounting
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Must be able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
Strong knowledge of GAAP
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills required
Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task and prioritize work independently
Must have the ability to work effectively independently, as well as in a team environment
Must have strong computer skills, including expert proficiency in Excel and other MS Office

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred
Public Accounting Experience strongly preferred
Experience in healthcare industry

Responsibilities

Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger.
Prepare month-end journal entries, forecasts, reports, variance analyses, etc.
Perform general account analysis and complex reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, employer’s benefit costs, accruals, and prepaid expenses.
Research and resolve outstanding items on general ledger reconciliation.
Prepare and submit payroll to payroll vendor and process associated JE’s.
Prepare disbursements and process payables.
Prepare 1099s
Monitor Escheatment
Prepare and perform monthly closing journal entries for different service lines
Perform other accounting and clerical functions to support supervisor
Work constructively with other departments to resolve issues and problems
Assist and participate in process improvement plan to improve the efficiency and functionality of the finance department
Assist and prepare schedules and requests for the annual financial audits