Accountant I

Talentify; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

Job summary

Talentify is seeking an Accountant I to support the Director of Accounting, Controller, and CFO with accounting and administrative tasks related to financial activity. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related fields and about one year of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit healthcare setting.

The position requires strong Excel skills, budgeting knowledge, and the ability to work independently or in a team, with high ethical standards and meticulous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; accounting experience may substitute for degree at CFO discretion.
• One year of accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Director of Accounting, Controller, and CFO with accounting and administrative tasks.
• Provide accurate financial activity documentation and record keeping.

Skills

Excel

Budgeting

Analytical thinking

Financial reporting

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Office Suite

Accounting software

Job description

Position Summary:

The Accountant I position is a financial position that requires a thorough knowledge of accounting principles and double entry computerized accounting systems. This position will support the Director of Accounting, Controller, and Chief Financial Officer by providing both accounting and administrative support for financial activity.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; Accounting experience may be substituted for Bachelor's Degree at the discretion of the CFO.

Experience

• One year of previous accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit healthcare environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of various computer accounting software and MS Office Suite. Demonstrated expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel.


• Knowledge of budgeting and cost accounting principles.


• Ability to work independently or in a group setting.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.


• High level of ethics in maintaining discretion of both corporate and patient information.


• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.


• Forward thinking with a positive attitude and the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and handle detailed, precise record keeping.


• Good listening skills, alertness, analytic ability, problem solving ability, sound judgment, initiative, creativity, and patience.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Stands, walks, sits, and converses most of the day.


• Uses telephone, computer terminal, printer, fax copier, while performing certain duties.


• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects less than 10 pounds occasionally.


• OSHA Category III: 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.

This role offers a four (4) day work week as part of our commitment to employee wellness and work-life balance.