Senior Staff Accountant, LBS Journal Entry Accounting
About The Position
At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of Making Communities Healthier. More about our team Our LBS Accounting organization is a collaborative, highly skilled team that supports accurate financial reporting across all Lifepoint entities. We value partnership, accountability, and continual learning. Team members thrive in an environment that encourages problem-solving, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. A Senior Staff Accountant, LBS Journal Entry Accounting, who excels in this role:
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of accounting experience
- Strong understanding of GL accounting, journal entry support standards, and internal controls
- Ability to manage competing priorities within month-end close timelines
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- You must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- CPA designation preferred (active license maintained if applicable)
- Experience with Oracle reporting tools such as OTBI and SmartView preferred
Responsibilities
- Manages the preparation, oversight, and review of journal entries for a portfolio of facilities and site liaisons
- Works closely with LBS Finance, HSC Accounting, and facility finance teams on the treatment of complex accounting transactions
- Reviews journal entries for appropriateness and accounting validity, ensuring entries are properly supported and compliant with standards
- Collaborates heavily with Site Liaison and Technical Accounting teams during the month-end close
- Researches and resolves technical accounting issues, providing supporting documentation and justification
- Performs general ledger, subledger, and journal entry analysis using tools such as OTBI, SmartView, and other reporting systems
- Operates in alignment with service-level agreements (SLAs) to ensure facilities receive accurate and timely support
- Identifies opportunities to improve processes and promote standardization
- Provides training and guidance to support team development
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life insurance, accident and critical illness coverage, disability plans, paid family leave, and paid time off
- Financial & Career Growth: Tuition assistance, certification support, loan assistance, and a 401(k) with company match
- Employee Well-being: Wellness programs, free gym memberships, virtual care, mental health services, and employee discount programs
- Professional Development: Ongoing training, cross-functional learning, and advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
