Staff Accountant

Baton-Rouge-General; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Professional development

Paid time off

BRG Fit program

Job summary

Baton Rouge General in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks an Accounting professional to join our finance team. You will prepare monthly financial statements, reconcile accounts, and support audits and budgets in a healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate holds a 4-year degree in Accounting & Finance with at least 15 accounting hours, is proficient with Windows and spreadsheet tools, understands HIPAA standards, and collaborates across departments to ensure accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance with at least 15 hours of accounting credits.
• Healthcare setting experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Windows applications and spreadsheet tools.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and safety practices in accounting roles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely monthly financial statements in line with organizational standards.
• Reconcile and analyze balance sheet accounts and maintain schedules.
• Lead or support annual budget preparation and internal/external audits.
• Manage financial data using accounting systems and software; collaborate across departments.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinker

Effective communicator

Healthcare background

Journal entries & classifications

Windows & spreadsheets

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting & Finance

Job description

• Job Category Accounting & Finance
• Employee Type Full-Time
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Driven by accuracy, focused on excellence in healthcare accounting? Join us!

What We’re Looking For:

• Detail-oriented, analytical thinker with strong initiative
• Effective communicator who collaborates well across departments
• Background in a healthcare setting preferred
• Experience preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, and managing audits and budgets
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance with at least 15 hours of accounting credits
• Proficiency with Windows applications and spreadsheet tools
• Knowledge of HIPAA and safety practices applicable to accounting roles

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

At Baton Rouge General our patients aren't the only people we take care of; we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home.

• A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family.
• Professional development and support.
• Various employee perks include generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program.
• We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state.

Prepare and maintain financial reports and statements, ensure accuracy in journal entries and classifications, and support various special projects—all while coordinating accounting functions across departments using current technologies and systems.

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial statements in line with organizational standards
• Reconcile and analyze balance sheet accounts, including compiling all necessary schedules and documentation
• Execute special projects including:
  • Support for annual budget preparation
  • Deliverables for internal and external audits
  • Ledger maintenance and other reporting duties
• Leverage accounting systems and software to input, retrieve, and manage financial data
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What Sets BRG Apart:

At Baton Rouge General, we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From clinical to non‑clinical – what you do here matters.

With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end-of-life support through hospice. With clinics located throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care.

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