Staff Accountant

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

• College degree 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.

• Check out our employee perks here!

What You Will Do:

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:

  • Year-end inventory observations

  • Support for annual budget preparation

  • Deliverables for internal and external audits

  • Survey preparation and specialized reporting

  • 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.

Ready to be part of a team that values your skills and dedication? Apply now and take the next step in your accounting career with us.