Staff Accountant I, LBS Balance Sheet Management

LifePoint Health • Brentwood, TN

257d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Staff Accountant I, Balance Sheet Management you will be responsible for supporting the financial operations of the Lifepoint Business Services organization by performing a variety of accounting tasks, including account reconciliations, posting journal entries, assisting facility and LBS leaders with various financial analyses and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in the areas of Business, Accounting, Finance or related field or related experience
• 1-2 years of experience preferred, Previous experience in an accounting role is preferred but not required; internships or related coursework may be considered
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred
• Maintain Active CPA License

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly balance sheet account reconciliation process for a range of accounts for entities across the organization
• Support the Site Liaison team month-end close procedures for designated sites and responsibilities, including portions of the month-end close checklist, stat entry and reconciliation, and post-close review and analysis
• Assist with balance sheet and income statement analysis for designated facilities and designated ranges of balance sheet/P&L accounts, including projects, fixed assets, leases, net revenue, and net accounts receivables
• Support facility leadership and LBS Finance teams in the preparation of the annual budgets and monthly operations forecasts
• Investigate, explain, and resolve balance sheet account reconciliation variances
• Support the company's quarterly review and annual audit processes from both internal and external auditors by providing requested support and explanations to inquiries
• Interact closely with HSC Office management in various departments
• Perform other duties as reasonably required to support the HSC Accounting department
• Interface with facility leadership and Site Liaison team to review and record journal entries, review journal entries for proper support, and ensure entries are recorded correctly
• Ability to use ad-hoc reporting tools such as Oracle OTBI and SmartView to perform financial analyses as directed
• Assist in the identification of process improvement and efficiency within the LBS organization
• Participate in training and professional development to stay current with accounting standards and healthcare regulations

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Growth opportunities and succession planning
• Insurance (for eligible employees) including medical, eye, prescription, life insurance, and more
• Collaborative work environment
• Paid time off (for eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree