Accounts Receivable Specialist

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago•Chicago, IL

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The position supports the hospital’s financial reporting team and may perform functions related to accounting, payroll, accounts payable, cash, practice plan billing, and preparation of financial statements. Its objective is to coordinate financial reporting activities and provide management with information for decision-making and resourceful solutions. Duties may vary by assignment and rotation, and staff accountants are cross-trained on the listed responsibilities. The role maintains accounting policies and procedures, performs and reviews monthly account reconciliations, maintains the general ledger, prepares journal entries, and supports timely and accurate internal financial statements. It also provides financial information and analysis to administrators and directors, investigates budget variances, maintains accrual and allocation schedules, manages practice plan billing and related agreements, supports external surveys and financial statement audits, and serves as a customer-service liaison for internal and external customers. The job is located at the Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center. The posted salary range is $49,920.00–$81,619.20.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a finance-related field; accounting is listed as required.
Competence using Excel, Word, and database files.
Working knowledge of accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, and budgeting.
Strong planning and organizational skills, evidenced by current level of responsibility.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with people who have little or no technical background.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of relevant work experience in healthcare is preferred.
Knowledge of or experience with Lawson software or a major ERP is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain departmental policies and procedures related to accounting functions.
Perform and review monthly balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations.
Maintain the general ledger system and prepare journal entries relating to accounts payable, payroll, cash, accounts receivable, and other accounts.
Support timely and accurate completion of internal financial statements.
Provide financial information and analysis to administrators and directors.
Investigate departmental budget variances and report monthly on significant trends.
Prepare and maintain accrual schedules, cost allocations, and benefit schedules for hospital departments.
Complete and track practice plan billings, analyze and resolve issues, and review and monitor agreements between practice plans and the hospital.
Complete or review financial data provided for outside surveys.
Assist with mid-year and year-end financial statement audits by preparing requested reports and schedules.
Participate as a member of the accounting team to help accomplish departmental goals and objectives.
Serve as a customer-service liaison between accounting and internal and external customers.
Interact with team members supporting third party, funds, treasury, and patient financial services to ensure accurate information exchange.
Perform other job functions as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance.
Employer contribution toward a Health Savings Account.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
403(b) plan with a 5% employer match.
Voluntary benefits, including supplemental life, AD&D and disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Tuition assistance.
Student loan servicing and support.
Adoption benefits.
Backup childcare and eldercare.
Employee Assistance Program and specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members.
Discounts on services at Lurie Children’s facilities.
Discount purchasing program.