Staff Accountant II, LBS Balance Sheet Management

Who we are :

At Lifepoint Health, we provide quality healthcare to rural communities. As a valued member of our team, you will be an integral part of a group working together to elevate Lifepoint's healthcare delivery network. Our network includes 60+ community hospitals, 60+ rehabilitation / behavioral health hospitals, and 250 additional sites of care across the United States. As an organization, we are dedicated to serving communities nationwide by providing exceptional care. We believe in the power of our talented teams and strive to create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.

What you'll do :

As a Staff Accountant II, Balance Sheet Management you will be responsible for managing the monthly balance sheet account reconciliation process for a range of accounts for entities across the organization. The Balance Sheet Management Staff Accountant II ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and effective management of operational accounting functions.

Responsibilities :

Manage the monthly balance sheet account reconciliation process for a range of accounts for entities across the organization

Must possess familiarity with the nature of accounts under management to be able to identify the nature of reconciliation variances

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 the Site Liaison, site CFOs and module owners in the LBS Technical Accounting team to ensure period balances are supported with valid and adequate documentation.

Assist with special projects as needed and perform other duties as reasonably required to support HSC Accounting department.

Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and healthcare industry regulations.

Assist in the research and application of new accounting standards and pronouncements and assist in analysis their impact.

Ensure balance sheet accounts under management are reconciled timely, reconciling variances are properly identified, explained, and resolved to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Perform balance sheet account analysis as needed to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.

Manage the balance sheet account reconciliations process to ensure balance sheet accounts are properly supported with valid documentation of period balances.

Observe internal controls around the balance sheet reconciliation process to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.

Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of internal controls, recommending and implementing improvements as needed.

What you'll need :

Education : Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in the areas of Accounting / Finance.

Experience : 2+ years of experience in accounting, preferably within the healthcare or hospital industry

Certifications : Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred

Licenses : Maintain Active CPA License.

Why choose us :

As a team member of the Health Support Center, our goal is to support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. Our focus is to attract, retain, and empower a diverse and determined workforce. Our mission statement is at the heart of who we are and what we do : "Making Communities Healthier." In this shared mission, we believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

Benefits : We offer an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary and benefits. Some of our benefits include 401k, flexible PTO, generous Employee illness benefit (EIB), medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. We believe that happy, healthy people have a passionate engagement with life and work and have designed our package to enhance your wellbeing.