Staff Accountant

Lakeland Regional Health-Florida; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Regional Health in Central Florida seeks a Staff Accountant to join our finance team. You will perform daily financial tasks, prepare bank deposits and journal entries, and support month-end close under supervision.

You will leverage Excel and GL systems, contribute to GAAP-compliant reporting, and collaborate with departments to ensure accurate not-for-profit accounting and timely revenue recognition.

Qualifications

• Accounting or Finance degree required.
• 1–2 years general accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP for not-for-profit entities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and GL systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bank deposits and journal entries for daily receipts.
• Maintain AR reconciliation reports and monthly billing.
• Assist month-end close and prepare related journal entries.
• Aid in audit work papers and ensure compliance.

Skills

General accounting

GAAP

Excel

Not-for-profit accounting

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Lawson accounting system

Job description

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only designated Level 1 Trauma Center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00

Shift:

Pay Rate: Min $45,323.20 Mid $56,659.20

Position Summary

Performs a variety of accounting and clerical tasks under the direction of the professional staff; interacts with others in a respectful and courteous manner. Prepares or processes documents in an accurate and timely manner. Communicates and collaborates with other team members. Adheres to organizational policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

Position Responsibilities

People At The Heart Of All We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Safety And Performance Improvement

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

Standard Work Duties: Staff Accountant

• Daily tasks consist of accurately prepares bank deposit of funds received for various areas of Patient Financial Services and also accurately preparing journal entry(s) to record daily receipts. Maintains detailed record of miscellaneous receipts. Maintains daily AR reconciliation reports using system generated AR reports.
• Prepares monthly billing for various services and other miscellaneous receivables and follow-up on collections of these accounts.
• Prepares monthly reconciliation of selected general ledger accounts.
• Assists in month end close process. Performs monthly analysis and prepares journal entries for various financial statement accounts.
• Prepare and distribute reports to various areas as needed or requested.
• Assist the department in leveraging technology to improve processes.
• Assists in preparation of audit work papers (interim and year end) as assigned.
• Review and prepared Daily Revenue upload and AR reconciliations.
• Knowledge of GAAP, Not-for-Profit Accounting.
• Ability to analyze financial reports and perform account reconciliations.
• Microsoft Excel and general ledger systems, computer literacy and ability to effectively learn new software programs.
• Planning and Organizational skills.

Nonessential:

• Experience in Lawson accounting system.

Qualifications & Experience

• Accounting or Finance

Nonessential:

Other information:

Experience Essential:

• 1 to 2 years general accounting clerical or bookkeeping.