What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Baton Rouge General Medical Center - Mid City?
Driven by accuracy, focused on excellence in healthcare accounting? Join us!
What We’re Looking For:
· Detail-oriented, analytical thinker with strong initiative
· Effective communicator who collaborates well across departments
· Background in a healthcare setting preferred
· Experience preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, and managing audits and budgets
· College degree with at least 15 hours of Accounting credits
· Proficiency with Windows applications and spreadsheet tools
· Knowledge of HIPAA and safety practices applicable to accounting roles
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
At Baton Rouge General our patients aren't the only people we take care of; we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home.
· A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family.
· Professional development and support.
· Various employee perks include generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program.
· We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state.
· Check out our employee perks: https://www.brgeneral.org/about/careers/perks
What You Will Do:
Prepare and maintain financial reports and statements, ensure accuracy in journal entries and classifications, and support various special projects—all while coordinating accounting functions across departments using current technologies and systems.
· Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial statements in line with organizational standards
· Reconcile and analyze balance sheet accounts, including compiling all necessary schedules and documentation
· Execute special projects including:
o Year-end inventory observations
o Support for annual budget preparation
o Deliverables for internal and external audits
o Survey preparation and specialized reporting
o Ledger maintenance and other reporting duties
· Leverage accounting systems and software to input, retrieve, and manage financial data
· Perform additional duties as assigned
What Sets BRG Apart:
At Baton Rouge General, we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From clinical to non-clinical – what you do here matters.
With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end-of-life support through hospice. With clinics located throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care.
Ready to be part of a team that values your skills and dedication? Apply now and take the next step in your accounting career with us.
Full-Time