Sr Accountant
The Spine Hospital of Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
Accounting / Auditing, Finance / Banking / Insurance
The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the hospital's accounting operations. This role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with healthcare regulations, and the maintenance of internal controls and procedures. Key responsibilities include managing the general ledger, maintaining precise reconciliations, preparing budgets, and producing financial reports. The Senior Accountant collaborates closely with the finance team, department heads, and external auditors to support strategic financial decision-making.
General Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Manage the month-end close process.
- Monitor general ledger activity to ensure accurate and compliant entries.
- Maintain the fixed asset system and calculate depreciation.
- Assist with payroll processing as needed.
- Manage hospital-specific contractual service agreements with third-party healthcare service providers.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and bank statements regularly.
- Coordinate with department managers to develop, analyze, and review budgets.
- Assist in cost accounting allocations and service line profitability analysis.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, healthcare financial regulations, and internal policies.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance (HIPAA, CMS, IRS, etc.).
- Familiarity with cost accounting and capital project accounting.
- Other tasks as assigned by the Finance Director, Chief Financial Officer, or Chief Executive Officer.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
Experience: 4-6 years of accounting experience required. Healthcare experience preferred.
Licenses/Certificates: Preferred qualifications include Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Special Skill: Advanced Excel user experience (testing required), financial analysis skills, and critical thinking skills. Meditech and Sage FAS are a plus.
Physical Requirements
Reports To: Finance Director
Positions reporting directly to this position: None
About the company
Company website•Hospitals and Health Care
The Gulf Coast's Leader in Spine Surgery (Minimally-Invasive Laser, Robotic-Assisted, & Complex) and Comprehensive Pain Management. Providing award-winning care since 2004.
GUARDIAN OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
Top 5% Nationally for Patient Satisfaction
2014 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019
FEDERALLY RATED 5-STAR HOSPITAL FOR PATIENT EXPERIENCE
(HCAHPS scores)
2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020
HOSPITAL OF THE YEAR (<60 beds)
Louisiana Nurses Foundation (LNF)
2015 • 2016 • 2018 • 2019
HEALTHGRADES.COM QUALITY AWARDS
• Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2019)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
• Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2019, 2018, 2017)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
• America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures
COLA LABORATORY OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014
2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019