[Remote] Staff Accountant I, LBS Journal Entry Posting

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care, committed to making communities healthier. The Staff Accountant I will support the Lifepoint Business Services team by recording journal entries, assisting in month-end close processes, and conducting journal entry analysis to ensure accuracy and compliance. Responsibilities Support the site liaison, local facility, HSC, and other LBS teams to record journal entries, ensure journal entries contain proper approval and support, and ensure journal entries are recorded correctly Assist the site liaison team through month-end close process to ensure journal entries are recorded according to month-end close schedules as documented in the month-end close checklists Manage the monthly journal entry volume for a range of facilities or general ledger accounts Support Site Liaison and other LBS teams with journal entry analysis, including providing support for entries Support general ledger, subledger, and journal entry analysis as needed, including ability to use reporting tools such as OTBI to query transactions to perform necessary research and analysis Review and scrutinize journal entries for appropriateness and accounting validity Assists operations in accordance with close checklists during the month-end close process Identify continuous improvement initiatives Maintain regular and reliable attendance Perform other duties as assigned Skills Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance 1-2 years of experience preferred Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs Ability to work with mathematical and algebraic concepts such as probability, statistical inference, and forecasting Ability to apply and analyze concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations Frequent use of electronic mail, word processing, data entry, spreadsheets, graphics, etc Ability to create, maintain and incorporate simple functions into documents, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations to support business objectives Regularly uses moderately complex oral and written skills May train others in functional areas, interact with others and make presentations to department or middle management Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship Previous experience in an accounting role is preferred but not required; internships or related coursework may be considered Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred Company Overview Lifepoint Health is a leading healthcare provider that serves patients, clinicians, communities and partner organizations across the healthcare continuum. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is