Accounting Manager

Lake Charles Memorial Health System

$75K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
  • 7-10 years in accounting roles
  • Advanced computer skills, especially in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Strong mathematical abilities
  • Ability to analyze scientific and technical journals
  • Problem-solving skills and independence
  • Effective communication skills with various stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Manage payroll, accounts payable, and staff accounting teams
  • Oversee all accounting department functions
  • Assist in maintaining and reporting accounting applications
  • Facilitate communication with management and auditors
  • Ensure confidentiality of patient information
  • Participate in cost-saving and productivity initiatives
  • Implement departmental policies and guidelines
  • Attend required meetings for the department

Benefits

  • Work in a sedentary office environment
  • Monday through Friday daytime hours
  • Potential for off-shift or weekend work due to project needs
  • Ability to accommodate individuals with disabilities
Full Job Description
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
  • The Accounting manager manages all Accounting Staff and provides assistance in the accounting, maintaining and reporting all accounting applications. Overall responsibility for overseeing and assisting with all functions of the accounting department.

SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Accounting Controller

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
  • Management of Payroll Employees, Accounts Payable Employees, and Staff Accountant.
  • Overall responsibility for overseeing and assisting with all functions of the accounting department.
  • Provides assistance in the accounting, maintaining, and reporting of all accounting applications.
  • Communicates appropriately with management and with internal and outside auditors.
  • Protects patient information and maintains confidentiality.
  • Actively participates in the department/hospital cost saving and productivity initiatives.
  • Is knowledgeable of and actively participates with implementation of policies and guidelines in the department.
  • Attends required departmental meetings.

The above statements are only meant 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 other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
  • A Bachelor's degree in Accounting and equivalent work experience in the Accounting field.
  • 7-10 Years of experience of working in accounting.
  • Advanced computer skills. Proficient in the use of excel, word, and PowerPoint.
  • Advanced mathematical skills.
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals
  • Ability to define and solve problems individually.
  • Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.

Physical Demands/Work Environment
  • Remaining in a stationary position, often sitting for prolonged periods.
  • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
  • Adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Work is primarily sedentary in an office setting located off-site. Office hours are Monday through Friday during the day. May be required to work off shifts as needed, on weekends, or on holidays based on projects.


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