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Experienced Accountant

Ochsner Clinic Foundation

  • New Orleans, Louisiana
  • 4 days ago
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    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Softwareunmatched
    • Cost Reportingunmatched
    • Emergency Careunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • First Aidunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Infectious Diseasesunmatched
    • Internet Applicationunmatched
    • Journal Entriesunmatched
    • Medical Billingunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Revenue/Sales Reportingunmatched
    • Riskunmatched
    • Sales Taxunmatched
    • Statisticsunmatched
    • Tax Reportingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

    Description

    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! 

    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.

    Education

    Required - Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.  A minimum of 10 years of relevant accounting experience will be accepted in lieu of degree.


    Work Experience

    Required – 2 years of relevant accounting experience working with little supervision (with degree).  A minimum of 10 years of relevant accounting experience (without degree).


    Certifications

    Preferred - Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

    Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

    • Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

    • Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.

    • Working knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.

    • Excellent organization and time management skills and ability to effectively perform several tasks simultaneously.

    • Strong analytic and problem-solving skills and ability to be self directed.

    Job Duties

    • Performs month-end functions such as completing monthly billing, sales tax reports, patient refund reports, and bank reconciliations.

    • Completes analytic projects, prepares reports, and performs financial analysis by completing related duties as assigned, including audit and cost reporting schedules.

    • Assists with accounts payable issues when needed.

    • Prepares and posts all necessary journal entries ensuring sufficient and accurate accounting records.

    • Initiates quality improvements.

    • Analyzes financial and statistical data and provides quality information for decision making and regulatory purposes.

    • Performs other related duties as required.

    Physical and Environmental Demands
    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


    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.


    Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!


    Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.


    Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site.Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.


    Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users.  If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or 

    careers@ochsner.org

    . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.


    Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.


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    LocationNew Orleans, Louisiana

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