Senior Accountant

Job Details

Job Location

2600 JOHNSTON ST - LAFAYETTE, LA

Position Type

Full Time

Job Category

Finance

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant is responsible for accurate, reliable, compliant, and timely financial reporting foundations of Hospice of Acadiana, Inc., Palliative Medicine of Acadiana, Inc., and Acadiana’s Center for Loss and Transition, Inc.

He/she has ownership of the ledger and assists in the day-to-day accounting including but not limited to maintaining the general ledger account and bank reconciliations, payroll, fixed assets, accounts payable, accounts receivables, billing, and cash receipts.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Responsible for month-end closing and trial balance review including but not limited to general ledger account analysis and schedule preparation, analysis and reconciliation of bank and investment accounts; preparation of journal entries; preparation of intercompany allocations and invoices; various related to contracts and leases.
• Analyze accounting records and reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and conformance to the standards defined within the department. Research, resolve, and correct discrepancies and errors.
• Assist in producing accurate and timely monthly financial statements and other special reporting.
• Assist in strategic initiatives to improve productivity, automation, and utilization of accounting software systems, drive efficiencies within the Finance department. Assist in developing and implementing tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information.
• Actively participate in the annual budget process.
• Assist in the annual financial statement audit and other compliance audits.
• Assist the CFO in developing, implementing, documenting, and monitoring accounting policies and procedures and internal controls.
• Assist the CFO in coordinating accounting functions. Maintain regular and detailed interaction with others in the Financial department for process support.
• Cross-train in other roles within the Financial department.
• Compute, prepare and record bi-weekly payroll for automatic deposit, including submission of federal and state payroll taxes, quarterly and annual payroll tax filings, retirement contributions, and various employee benefits. Coordinate with Human Resources regarding employee and benefit-related matters.
• Assist with other special projects as requested by the CFO
  
  

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks or special projects, other than those stated in this description, by supervisors/Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Accounting required.
• Experience: Minimum of five years of demonstrated direct hands-on experience in Financial statement reporting, General Ledger maintenance and reconciliations, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cash with working knowledge of accepted accounting practices and financial standards is required.
• Proficient in current computer systems(s), including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Advanced spreadsheet application skills required; Excel F9 Report Writer experience a plus.
• CYMA accounting software experience is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills, effective time management, ability to multi-task while still paying close attention to detail; meticulous.
• Ability to take initiative and to see projects through to completion.
• Ability to work collaboratively and compassionately with other directors and staff in a fast growing, fast paced, and changing work environment.
• Team player who shares and participates in the vision and goals of Hospice of Acadiana.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Any of the following areas of experience are preferred: Hospice or Home Healthcare accounting and reporting; Medicare and Medicaid billing, reporting, and compliance; Outsourced payroll; Accounting software systems configuration, automation, dashboards, conversions and implementations; Internal audits, Multi-company accounting transactions and reporting.
• When you submit your application, please provide three professional references who can support demonstrated experience requirements of this position.