Staff Accountant II, Balance Sheet

Company: Lifepoint Health - Corporate
Location: Brentwood
Posted on: May 15, 2025

Job Description:

What you'll do:

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

• 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.
• Provide training and guidance to junior accounting staff.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Information:
  
  Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.
  
  Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.
  
  Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.
  
  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  
  Not responsible for supervising employees.
  
  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
  
  Education: Bachelors 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 preferred.
  
  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.
  
  

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