Revenue Accountant jobs in Houma, LA

Responsible for application of accounting procedures including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, processing accounts payable, assisting with budget, audit, and cost reports as needed.

Job Duties:

Accounting:

Perform accounting tasks including but not limited to:

• Prepare monthly journal entries and accruals for financial reporting. 
• Perform monthly reconciliations of financial accounts to uphold precision in financial statements.
• Assist in the execution of daily, monthly, and year end closing processes for hospital accounting applications. 
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly sales tax and other reporting as assigned.
• Receive, maintain, and reconcile hospitals capital expenditures and other accounts assigned.
• Assist in accounts payable processing of invoices and payments as assigned.  Ensure invoices are accurately and timely coded to the general ledger.

Financial Reporting and Budgeting:

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, reports, and analyses under guidance
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, providing input and analysis to support financial planning efforts.

Audit and Cost Report Support:

• Prepare the necessary materials for institutional audits and surveys, provide accurate information, and assist with working effectively with external auditors to facilitate completion of regular audits. Work with department managers in gathering data for statistical analysis pertinent to their department(s). 
• Assist with collection of data required for preparation of the annual Medicare/Medicaid cost reports.
• Provide guidance on GL transactions to department managers regarding financial transactions recorded in general ledger.

Other:

• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls, identifying and addressing any discrepancies or issues.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Prepare timely and accurate filing and payment of routine (bi-weekly, quarterly, annual) returns and tax documents including but not limited to Forms 1099.
• Contribute to process improvements and efficiencies within the Accounting department.
• Regularly assist with special projects that may arise.