Accounts Receivable Specialist

luriechildrens; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

PTO and holidays

403(b) with 5% match

Tuition assistance

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the financial reporting team. Responsibilities include maintaining the general ledger, preparing journal entries, and performing monthly reconciliations.

The role collaborates with administrators and directors to provide timely financial information. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 1–3 years of healthcare experience, with strong Excel/Word skills and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 1–3 years healthcare experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and databases.
• Knowledge of general ledger, payroll, accounts payable and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and prepare journal entries.
• Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts monthly.
• Support timely internal financial statements and audits.
• Provide financial information and analysis to administrators and directors.
• Assist with budgets, accruals and cost allocations.

Skills

Excel

Word

Database files

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Lawson ERP

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. 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 Salary

At 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.

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
• 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 Chi