Staff Accountant (Grants)

Lurie Children's Hospital•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Location Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center Job Description The Staff Accountant position may be responsible for any of the following functions of the financial reporting team: accounting, payroll, accounts payable, cash, practice plan billing, and preparation of financial statements. The objective of this position is to coordinate the functions related to the reporting of financial information and to provide management with information to make decisions and to develop resourceful solutions. Specific duties and responsibilities may fluctuate between positions based upon actual assignment and responsibility rotation. All Staff Accountants will be cross-trained on the specific duties and responsibilities listed below.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a finance related field required.
1 - 3 years relevant work experience in healthcare preferred.
Knowledge of/experience in Workday software preferred or major ERP.
Competent in use of 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, both orally and in writing to individuals with little or no technical background.

Responsibilities

Implements and maintains departmental policies and procedures in relation to the functions of the accounting department.
Performs and reviews various balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations on a monthly basis.
Maintains the general ledger system and prepares journal entries relating to accounts payable, payroll, cash, accounts receivable and other accounts.
Supports the timely and accurate completion of internal financial statements.
Provides support to administrators and directors requesting financial information and analysis.
Investigates departmental budget variances and reports monthly on significant trends.
Prepares and maintains accrual schedules, cost allocations, and benefit schedules for various hospital departments.
Completes billing and tracking of practice plan billings, analyzing and resolving issues as needed.
Reviews and monitors all agreements between practice plans and Hospital.
Completes and/or reviews financial data provided for outside surveys.
Assists with the mid-year and year-end financial statement audits, preparing reports and schedules as requested.
Actively participates as a member of the accounting team to ensure accomplishment of departmental goals and objectives each year.
Serves as a key customer service liaison between accounting and internal and external customers.
Interacts with team members supporting third party, funds, treasury, and patient financial services to ensure accurate information exchange.
Other job functions as assigned.

Benefits

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits: 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 other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program