Accounts Receivable Specialist

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and dis·

Employer contribution toward Health S 

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off, Holidays and Parental L

401(b) with a 5% employer match

Tuition assistance

Student loan servicing and support

Adoption benefits

Backup Childcare and Eldercare

Employee Assistance Program and other"

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the financial reporting team across accounting, payroll, accounts payable, cash, and practice plan billing.

The role emphasizes timely financial statements, analysis, and cross-training on duties within the department. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and 1–3 years of healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a finance related field is required.
• 1-3 years relevant work experience in healthcare preferred.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, evidenced by current level of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assists with audits and financial statement preparations as requested.
• Acts as a liaison between accounting and internal/external customers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance Related Field

Tools

Excel

Word

Lawson software

Job description

Ann & 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.

Location: Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center

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

Benefit Statement

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(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.

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Ann & 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.