Accounting, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Background Investigation, Best Practices, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Cost Accounting, Detail Oriented, Employee Terminations, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Health Insurance, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Operations, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Policy Implementation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Reconciliation, Retirement Plan, Systems Maintenance, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Writing Skills
Accounting Manager
The Accounting Manager will oversee and direct all general accounting activities, including the maintenance of accounting systems and standards and the delivery of key financial management reports.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee daily operations of the Accounting Department, including accounts payable, payroll, and bank reconciliations
- Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff; identify and support ongoing training and professional development needs
- Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
- Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
- Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Oversees general accounting department systems, policies, practices, and procedures.
- Directs preparation of required financial reports.
- Improves and implements financial controls, ensuring accurate control and accounting of assets and accounts.
- Assists auditors, gathering and providing information and documents needed for inquiries.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in the accounting profession; applies this knowledge to recommend and implement process and policy changes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- CPA Preferred
- At least five years of general accounting experience, with at least two years as a manager of an accounting department required.
Job Location
Baton Rouge Clinic - Perkins7373 Perkins Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Department
Accounting
Class
Full-Time
Basic Skills Required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong supervisory and leadership skills. Thorough understanding of cost accounting principles and procedures. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Proficient with or able to quickly learn the accounting software used by the organization.
Hiring Requirements
- Drug Testing
- Background Checks
Education Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
Unit of Pay
Salary
Shift
Additional Benefits
- Medical Insurance (Company pays 100% of employee only rate.)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 20% discount for selected services rendered at the Clinic
If you need further information, please contact Human Resources at (225) 246-9308.
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