Staff Accountant II, Balance Sheet Management

About the role

The Lifepoint Business Services (LBS) Accounting team supports accurate financial reporting and compliance across Lifepoint's nationwide network. Key responsibilities include managing balance sheet account reconciliations, analyzing variances, and collaborating with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Manages the monthly balance sheet account reconciliation process for multiple entities across the organization.
• Reviews account activity, identifies reconciliation variances, and ensures timely resolution.
• Maintains familiarity with account classifications to properly analyze and document reconciliation items.
• Supports quarterly reviews and annual audits by providing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Collaborates with Site Liaisons, site CFOs, and module owners in the LBS Technical Accounting team to ensure accurate and supported balances.
• Observes and enforces internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Performs account analysis to identify trends, variances, and process improvement opportunities.
• Researches and applies new accounting standards and assists in evaluating their organizational impact.
• Provides training and guidance to junior accounting staff.
• Assists with special projects and other duties as needed to support the HSC Accounting department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably within the healthcare or hospital industry.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control principles.
• Experience performing account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Ability to analyze and resolve reconciliation variances and communicate findings clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with Oracle systems and reporting tools (OTBI, FDI, EPM) preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred; active license a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• EEOC Statement: Lifepoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Pay Transparency Notice (Washington State): Lifepoint Health complies with Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunities Act.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial protection and PTO, higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement package and company match, employee well-being programs, and ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

$57,805-$78,036 per year.