Staff Accountant

Overview

*Staff Accountant*

*Who we are:*

At Lifepoint Health, we provide quality healthcare to rural communities. As a valued member of our team, you will be an integral part of a group working together to elevate Lifepoint’s healthcare delivery network. Our network includes 60 community hospitals, 60 rehabilitation/behavioral health hospitals, and 250 additional sites of care across the United States. As an organization, we are dedicated to serving communities nationwide by providing exceptional care. We believe in the power of our talented teams and strive to create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.

*What you’ll do:*

As a Staff Accountant, you will play a critical role in the Oracle ERP implementation and Enterprise Business Services Organization business transformation project. This position will be responsible for the design and implementation of the Financial Close and Consolidation (FCC) module of Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), identifying and communicating change impacts to business stakeholders, implementing the technology to support a large-scale transformation project,

*Responsibilities:*

· Define month-end close and consolidation procedures and inform policy around these processes. Consult with managers, providing guidance and education on appropriate use of FCC.

· Understand the detailed components of finance processes within healthcare.

· Work with Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) transformation team to design, configure, and test ERP system(s) as needed.

· Maintain catalogues of and specifications for reports, interfaces, and customizations in conjunction with IT.

· Identify opportunities for improvement, standardization, and consolidation in current operations.

· Assist in the maintenance of the organization’s chart of accounts that standardizes account codes, facilitates financial reporting, and positions the organization for future growth.

· Document current state financial practices and future state financial practices, document changes to policies and procedures as required.

· Facilitate the process of standardizing finance data and related terms.

· Assist cross functional teams in understanding the accounting aspects of configuration decisions, process decisions, and financial reporting requirements.

· Solid understanding of GAAP.

· Strong understanding of accounting and finance processes in a healthcare environment.

· Solid background in financial reporting and business process improvement methodologies.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

· Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong organizational and time management skills.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

· Regular and reliable attendance.

*What you’ll need:***

*EDUCATION:* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA/MBA, preferred.* *

*EXPERIENCE:*3-5 years of**general accounting experience required; at least 2 years in a health care environment preferred

*Why choose us: *As a team member of the Health Support Center, our goal is to support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. Our focus is to attract, retain, and empower a diverse and determined workforce. Our mission statement is at the heart of who we are and what we do: “Making Communities Healthier.” In this shared mission, we believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

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*Benefits:*We offer an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary and benefits. Some of our benefits include 401k, flexible PTO, generous Employee illness benefit (EIB), medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. We believe that happy, healthy people have a passionate engagement with life and work and have designed our package to enhance your wellbeing.

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**Organization:** **LifePoint Health Support Center*

**Title:** *Staff Accountant*

**Location:** *Tennessee-Brentwood*

**Requisition ID:** *7410-7583*