Lifepoint Health is a community-based healthcare organization focused on making communities healthier. The Staff Accountant I, Balance Sheet Management role supports balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close procedures, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, audits, journal entries, and accounting process improvements across the organization.
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
Qualification
Required
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree**
**
Preferred
preferably in the areas of Business, Accounting, Finance or related field
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
You must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Benefits
Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Lifepoint Health is a leading healthcare provider that serves patients, clinicians, communities and partner organizations across the healthcare continuum.