Accountant

PRIMARY FUNCTION
As Accountant at Bayou Bend Health System, you are under the general supervision of the Controller. The Accountant is responsible for supporting the accounts payable clerk, the accounting department and works with department directors, managers, supervisors and hospital staff as required. This position has no direct reporting employees.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assists with preparation of 1099’s and W2’s
• Prepares bi-weekly FTE report & other payroll related reporting as assigned
• Accounts Payable support/backup
• Completes reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts monthly
• Responsible for fixed asset records including additions, disposals and recording of the appropriate depreciation
• Prepares and posts monthly journal entries as assigned
• Maintains amortization and/or prepaid schedules as assigned
• Assists with annual audit and cost report
• Responsible for miscellaneous accounts receivable invoicing, payment posting and reconciliation
• Assists with the preparation of monthly sales tax returns and SUTA returns
• Completes daily, monthly, and annual reporting of statistics, including journal entries
• All other responsibilities as assigned and deemed necessary by the Controller/CFO

DESIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• College graduate with a degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• 2-5 years’ work experience in accounting industry; healthcare industry preferred.
• Computer literate; proficient in Microsoft Windows, Excel and Word.
• Attention to detail
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both written and oral

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Bayou Bend Health System to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other regard as required by law.
This policy relates to recruitment, employment, placement, layoffs and recall, promotion/demotion, discipline, transfer, termination, rates of pay and/or all other forms of compensation, training and development, use of facilities, and participation in hospital sponsored activities.

Drug Testing

Bayou Bend Health System is an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a condition of employment all candidates must undergo and pass a post-offer drug screen. Failure to participate in the mandatory drug screen will void all offers of employment.