Accounting Clerk

OrthoLA; Thibodaux (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee perks

Job summary

OrthoLA is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Financial Controller and help maintain accurate financial records across the practice. You will work closely with management, front-desk staff, payroll, and departments to ensure proper flow of financial information.

The role emphasizes month-to-month processes, strict documentation, and adherence to internal controls in a busy in-person setting. Candidates should have related education and experience, with QuickBooks Online being a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Work experience may be substituted for formal education.
• Experience with accounting software, especially QuickBooks Online, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily accounting operations and month-to-month processes.
• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Process invoices with proper coding before payment.
• Prepare bank deposits for payments received by mail.
• Review daily closeout journal for all locations and reconcile.
• Reconcile bank activity and investigate discrepancies.
• Support payroll processing and serve as backup for biweekly payroll.
• Assist with financial statements and management reports.
• Assist with implementing and monitoring financial policies.
• Protect confidential financial, employee, patient, and business information.
• Report errors or control weaknesses to the Financial Controller.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

QuickBooks Online

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Independent work

Confidentiality

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting and financial functions for the practice, ensuring that financial transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled, supported by appropriate documentation, and reported in a timely manner.

This position supports the Financial Controller in maintaining accurate financial records and internal financial controls across the practice. The Staff Accountant works closely with practice management, front-desk personnel, clinical departments, payroll, and other administrative staff to ensure the accurate flow of financial information.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Contribute to daily accounting operations by maintaining organized records and supporting monthtomonth financial processes.
• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records to ensure timely transactions and accurate financial tracking.
• Process incoming invoices, verify supporting documentation and ensure appropriate coding before submission for payment.
• Prepare bank deposits for payments received by mail.
• Review daily closeout journal for all clinic locations, reconcile to supporting documentation and ensure timely deposit of all payments received.
• Reconcile bank activity and investigate discrepancies.
• Perform bankrelated errands and support other cash management activities as needed.
• Perform payrollrelated tasks to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Serve as backup for biweekly payroll processing.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Assist with implementation and monitoring of financial policies and procedures.
• Protect confidential financial, employee, patient, and business information.
• Report suspected errors, control weaknesses, unusual or inconsistent financial activity to the Financial Controller.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with accounting software, QuickBooks Online preferred.
• Excellent organizational and timemanagement skills.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to complete tasks independently
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Education and Experience

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Work experience may be substituted for formal education.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for long periods of time, typing, walking, driving locally for jobrelated errands.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, 401(K) with company match, PTO, paid holidays, employee perks.

This is an in-person position. This is a full-time, non-exempt position working Monday-Friday.

OrthoLA is an equal opportunity employer.