Manager of Accounting

Description

Job Title: Manager of Accounting

Employment Classification: Non-Exempt Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Position Summary

We are seeking a Manager of Accounting to support the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in all finance, accounting, reporting, banking, contracting, purchasing, payroll, pension, and benefits matters as assigned. This role will also serve as a backup resource for colleagues across accounting, the business office, purchasing, information technology, and human resources. The Manager of Accounting is responsible for the accurate and timely disbursement of funds through Louisiana Women’s Healthcare (LWH) payroll and accounts payable functions, and maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, cash, and the charge master.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure prompt payment of practice expenses, including invoice entry, coding, and general ledger management, verify accounts payable for legitimacy and accuracy, and maintain records with consistent controls and approvals.
• Process monthly and biweekly payroll for over 300 employees and physicians in a prompt and accurate manner, including general ledger coding, controls, reporting, and analysis, ensuring full compliance and financial integrity.
• Support and serve as backup to the CFO in performing monthly compensation calculations for senior physicians, associate physicians, and mid-level providers.
• Support and serve as an assistant custodian of the charge master, with key duties under the oversight and direction of the CFO related to updating the related database, and performing audits of contract performance compared to contracted rates.
• Maintain records, filing systems, and oversight of pension and benefits-related accruals, deductions, and contributions; coordinate with the Chief Human Resources & Compliance Manager (under the direction of the CFO) on plan documents, open enrollment, benefits administration, reconciliations, and tracking of refunds and credits, including reinsurance payments.
• Oversee health benefits claims, payment reconciliation, and related accrual management.
• Verify receipt of supplies prior to invoice processing and review invoices for legitimacy and accurate payment.
• Monitor and track overtime and other labor expenses. Develop and maintain reports and analyses to support controls and business decision-making.
• Analyze operational expense trends, banking matters, productivity, and labor data; prepare graphs and charts for presentations and decision support.
• Maintain and support operational statistics reporting through dashboards, financial analysis and other reporting.
• Assist with the maintenance and routine upkeep of financial and accounting databases and spreadsheets, including the chargemaster, fee schedules, physician volume reports, and financial and operational metrics.
• Assist with the oversight, recordkeeping, and management of vendor contracts related to supplies, equipment, and service agreements.
• Support audits such as pension, worker’s compensation, census bureau, Ochsner.
• Oversee deployment of AI tools with the business office and clinical teams in conjunction with the CFO and IT Director.
• Establish and maintain inventory controls for LWH and the Louisiana Women’s Center for Aesthetics (LWA).
• Communicate effectively with vendors and employees and collaborate with the LWH business office, purchasing, and human resources teams.
• Perform bank statement reconciliations.
• Maintain electronic and hard-copy files in a timely and consistent manner.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package—including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off—along with a competitive, market-based salary that reflects your experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Louisiana Women’s Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to provide a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required of the employee. Duties may evolve, and new responsibilities may be assigned at any time, with or without prior notice.

How to Apply

Submit a completed application along with a cover letter and/or resume.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Proven educational and professional experience in accounting and bookkeeping.
• Minimum of two years of experience managing payroll and accounting functions, ideally within a healthcare system, hospital, or physician practice, and ideally involving the integrity of controls and reporting related to cash, revenue, and expenses, as well as the judicious stewardship of all accounting, finance, treasury and business information systems.
• Experience in and understanding of provider contracting with managed care organizations and insurers, as well as with vendors in the healthcare industry.
• Understanding of HIPAA and strict adherence to patient confidentiality standards.
• Professional profile to include strict personal code of confidentiality and discretion within the organization and certainly with external parties, as well as complete transparency with those in an oversight position.
• Must demonstrate punctuality and reliable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Experience supporting accounting, contracting and business operations within a healthcare setting, and preferably involving human resources, business office functions, and working with insurers and purchasers of care.

Skills & Competencies

• Compassion and sensitivity to women’s health issues.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and a strong work ethic.
• Team collaboration and adaptability.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching within the office environment.
• Ability to lift and carry light items (typically up to 10–15 pounds), such as files or office supplies.