Accounts Receivable Specialist

Lurie Children's; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

PTO, holidays and parental leave

403(b) with 5% employer match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago seeks an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join the finance team in River North, Chicago. This full-time role handles revenue cycle work, reconciliations, and practice plan billings to support accurate financial statements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 1–3 years healthcare experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Lawson ERP. You’ll work with administrators to deliver timely financial insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 1–3 years of healthcare accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and database files.
• Experience with accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Maintains general ledger and prepares journal entries related to A/P, payroll, cash, and AR.
• Supports timely and accurate internal financial statements.
• Produces and reviews reconciliations for balance sheet and income statements.
• Interacts with administrators and directors to provide financial information.
• Assist with audits and prepare reports for external surveys.
• Act as a customer service liaison between accounting and internal/external customers.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

General ledger

Payroll

Budgeting

Excel

Lawson ERP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Lawson

Job description

## Accounts Receivable SpecialistApply: River North, Chicago, IL: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR2026-2740Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.**Location**Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center**Job Description**The Staff Accountant position may be responsible for any of the following functions of the financial reporting team: accounting, payroll, accounts payable, cash, practice plan billing, and preparation of financial statements. The objective of this position is to coordinate the functions related to the reporting of financial information and to provide management with information to make decisions and to develop resourceful solutions. Specific duties and responsibilities may fluctuate between positions based upon actual assignment and responsibility rotation. All Staff Accountants will be cross-trained on the specific duties and responsibilities listed below.**Job Duties:*** Implements and maintains departmental policies and procedures in relation to the functions of the accounting department.* Performs and reviews various balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations on a monthly basis.* Maintains the general ledger system and prepares journal entries relating to accounts payable, payroll, cash, accounts receivable and other accounts.* Supports the timely and accurate completion of internal financial statements.* Provides support to administrators and directors requesting financial information and analysis.* Investigates departmental budget variances and reports monthly on significant trends.* Prepares and maintains accrual schedules, cost allocations, and benefit schedules for various hospital departments.* Completes billing and tracking of practice plan billings, analyzing and resolving issues as needed. Reviews and monitors all agreements between practice plans and Hospital.* Completes and/or reviews financial data provided for outside surveys.* Assists with the mid-year and year-end financial statement audits, preparing reports and schedules as requested.* Actively participates as a member of the accounting team to ensure accomplishment of departmental goals and objectives each year.* Serves as a key customer service liaison between accounting and internal and external customers.* Interacts with team members supporting third party, funds, treasury, and patient financial services to ensure accurate information exchange.* Other job functions as assigned. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:* Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a finance related field required.* 1 - 3 years relevant work experience in healthcare preferred.* Knowledge of/experience in Lawson software preferred or major ERP.* Competent in use of Excel, Word and database files.* Working knowledge of accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, and budgeting.* Strong planning and organizational skills, evidenced by current level of responsibility* Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing to individuals with little or no technical background.**Education**Bachelor's Degree: Accounting (Required)**Pay Range**$49,920.00-$81,619.20 SalaryAt Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.**Benefit Statement** **For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:**Medical, dental and vision insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityEmployer contribution toward Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave403(b) with a 5% employer match Various voluntary benefits:* Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability* Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage* Tuition assistance* Student loan servicing and support* Adoption benefits* Backup Childcare and Eldercare* Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members* Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities* Discount purchasing program **There’s a Place for You with Us** At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care. Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: [e-mail]