Healthcare AR Specialist – Billing & Reconciliations

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 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.