Tax Accountant jobs in Alexandria, LA

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Staff Accountant

DEPARTMENT: Accounting

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director of Finance

ORIGINAL DATE: June 8, 2020

REVISED DATE: April 6, 2022

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SALARY GRADE: 17 JOB CODE: 618

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant performs accounting duties under the direction of the Director of Finance and Senior Financial Accountant. This position performs various duties related to monthly accounting functions, productivity reporting, financial and statistical analysis, audits and special projects as assigned.

Primary Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary responsibilities.

1. Prepares and enters end-of-month journal entries.
2. Reconciles general ledger accounts.
3. Inputs monthly accruals of expenses.
4. Calculates reserves for accounts receivable.
5. Prepares end-of-month statistic spreadsheets
6. Performs end-of-month financial statement and statistical analysis.
7. Prepares audit & cost report spreadsheets/schedules.
8. Prepares statistic reports for audits.
9. Backup to payroll and accounts payable.
10. Invoices and records collections for NRMC rental properties.
11. Records miscellaneous cash on a daily basis.
12. Compiles labor and statistical information for bi-weekly productivity reporting.
13. Compiles daily indicator report and distributes on a daily basis
14. Performs monthly accounting functions for NRMC foundation
15. Completes special projects as assigned.

Competencies

1. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software products, proficient Excel.
2. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
3. Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and special assignments.
4. Ability to resolve routine problems.
5. Ability to use discretion in handling confidential information and materials

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Required Education and Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a Business degree required.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Previous healthcare accounting experience preferred.
2. One or more years in a general accounting environment preferred.
3. Years of experienced may be considered in lieu of Accounting or Business degree.

Working Conditions

1. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
2. Frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift/pull/push during event set-up/breakdown.

1. Environment: Work is performed in a climate-controlled office area with varying exposure to humidity and noise.  
2. Hazards:
3. Possibility of eye strain and wrist strain from long periods of computer usage.

AAP/EEO Statement
It is the policy of NRMC to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.

As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, NRMC will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation or any type of retaliation because they have (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance review, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercised any other legal right protected by federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity.

The above-mentioned policies shall be periodically brought to the attention of supervisors and shall be appropriately administered. It is the responsibility of each supervisor of the company to ensure affirmative implementation of these policies to avoid any discrimination in employment. All employees are expected to recognize these policies and cooperate with their implementation. Violation of these policies is a disciplinary offense.

The Affirmative Action Officer has been assigned to direct the establishment and monitor the implementation of personnel procedures to guide our affirmative action program throughout NRMC. A notice explaining the company's policy will remain posted.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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I Certify that I understand that these are the duties and responsibilities assigned to me:

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