Staff Accountant II, Journal Entry Accounting

Lifepoint Health•Brentwood, TN

14h•$57,805 - $78,036

About The Position

The Staff Accountant II role is part of the Lifepoint Business Services (LBS) accounting team, which provides critical financial support to hospitals across the Lifepoint Health enterprise. This team is collaborative, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven, offering opportunities for professional growth, exposure to technical and operational accounting, and a culture that values accuracy, accountability, and partnership with hospital leadership. The role supports the mission of making communities healthier by supporting those who interface with patients and community members.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
Minimum 3 years of accounting experience.
Experience preparing and posting journal entries in a high-volume environment.
Strong month-end close experience required.
Experience with accrual accounting and prepaid amortization required.
General ledger accounting and account analysis experience required.
Strong understanding of journal entries, month-end close processes, accruals, prepaid expenses and amortization, general ledger accounting, and financial statement impact of transactions.
Ability to analyze accounting transactions and identify discrepancies.
Experience with ERP systems (Oracle experience preferred).
Ability to utilize reporting tools and perform transaction-level research.
Intermediate Excel skills including formulas, sorting, filtering, and data analysis.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to partner with stakeholders across multiple departments and locations.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with demanding month-end deadlines.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare or hospital accounting experience preferred but not required.
Shared services or multi-entity accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and post journal entries for assigned hospitals and facility portfolios.
Manage the monthly journal entry process for approximately two assigned facilities, ensuring entries are accurate, supported, and completed according to established close timelines.
Partner closely with Site Liaisons, facility leadership, HSC teams, and other LBS accounting teams throughout the month-end close process.
Review journal entries for appropriate approvals, supporting documentation, and accounting validity.
Perform general ledger and subledger analysis, research accounting variances, and investigate transaction activity.
Utilize reporting tools (including OTBI and Oracle reporting functionality) to research transactions and support accounting analyses.
Maintain compliance with month-end close checklists and ensure all assigned tasks are completed timely.
Prepare and analyze accruals, prepaid amortization schedules, and other recurring accounting entries.
Support financial reporting activities through account analysis, reconciliations, and journal entry support.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
Identify and participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on close efficiency and process standardization.
Support assigned facilities located across various U.S. markets and time zones.
Assist with special projects, audits, and ad hoc financial analyses as needed.
Maintain confidentiality and compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and HIPAA standards.