Staff Accountant I, Balance Sheet Management

About the role

As a member of the Lifepoint Business Services (LBS) Accounting team, you'll support those in our facilities who provide care to patients and community members, contributing to our mission of making communities healthier.

The LBS Accounting team plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance across Lifepoint's nationwide network. We focus on collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement while maintaining a strong control environment and supporting facility finance teams in achieving operational and strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly balance sheet account reconciliation process for a range of accounts across the organization.
• Support the Site Liaison team month-end close procedures for designated sites, 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 ranges of accounts, including projects, fixed assets, leases, net revenue, and net accounts receivables.
• Support facility leadership and LBS Finance teams in preparing 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 by providing requested documentation and explanations to internal and external auditors.
• 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 the Site Liaison team to review and record journal entries, ensure proper support, and verify correct recording.
• Use ad-hoc reporting tools such as Oracle OTBI and SmartView to perform financial analyses as directed.
• Assist in identifying process improvements and efficiencies within the LBS organization.
• Participate in training and professional development to stay current with accounting standards and healthcare regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent 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.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Pay

Salary Range: $51,611–$69,675 per year.