Accountant II — Financial Reporting & Grants

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System in Baton Rouge, LA seeks an Accountant II to deliver financial information by researching and analyzing data, interacting with campus colleagues, administrators, and external partners with diplomacy and professionalism.

Responsibilities include journal entry preparation, monthly close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and supporting audits and accreditation efforts in a higher-education/non-profit setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years accounting experience in higher education or non-profit.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze assigned journal entries with accuracy.
• Prepare financial statements and reports on a monthly/quarterly/year-end basis.
• Reconcile accounts and monitor internal controls and processes.
• Assist with audits, external surveys, and accreditation-related tasks.
• Provide financial analyses and variance explanations as needed.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

GAAP knowledge

Job description

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System in Baton Rouge, LA seeks an Accountant II to deliver financial information by researching and analyzing data, interacting with campus colleagues, administrators, and external partners with diplomacy and professionalism.

Responsibilities include journal entry preparation, monthly close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and supporting audits and accreditation efforts in a higher-education/non-profit setting.