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Presidential Bank FSB

Staff Accountant

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$28 - $36/hr

Transaction Entries Posting Daily General Ledger journal entry posting Daily core system posting Daily end of day closing/update of General Ledger Monthly Prologue General Ledger journal entry ...

FOCUSPOINT

Staff Accountant II (Remote)

Nashville, TN · Remote

$56K - $74K/yr

Manage monthly journal entry volume across multiple facilities or ledger areas. * Partner with liaison teams to execute month‑end close on schedule. * Perform general ledger and subledger analysis ...

FOCUSPOINT

Senior Staff Accountant (Remote)

Brentwood, TN · Remote

$71K - $87K/yr

Manage monthly journal entry volume across multiple facilities or ledger areas. * Partner with liaison teams to execute month‑end close on schedule. * Perform general ledger and subledger analysis ...

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Robert Half

Staff Accountant

Richardson, TX · On-site

$25.34 - $29.34/hr

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and corporate and sales tax processes. Responsibilities: * Prepare and post journal entries to ...

Robert Half

Accounting Manager

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

Supervise month-end close processes, including journal entry review and balance sheet reconciliation, to ensure timely completion. * Support budgeting and forecasting efforts by analyzing historical ...

Doyon Limited

Financial Analyst V

Anchorage, AK · On-site

Prepare MEC journal entry for Non-Billable Employee Burden & Benefits (EBB); evaluate whether costs of benefits as a percentage of salary exceed billable thresholds and reclassify as necessary

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Brayman Construction

Staff Accountant

Saxonburg, PA · On-site

$50K - $66K/yr

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAssist with balance sheet account reconciliationsResponsible for preparing journal entry packages and recording them in ViewpointParticipate in the month-end close ...

Brayman Construction

Staff Accountant

Saxonburg, PA

$50K - $66K/yr

Responsible for preparing journal entry packages and recording them in Viewpoint * Participate in the month-end close process to ensure items are completed timely and accurately * Assist with ...

Brayman Construction

Staff Accountant

Saxonburg, PA · On-site

$50K - $66K/yr

Responsible for preparing journal entry packages and recording them in Viewpoint * Participate in the month-end close process to ensure items are completed timely and accurately * Assist with ...

Athene

BlackLine System Administrator

Greenwich, CT · On-site

$81K - $122K/yr

Performs necessary administrative functions of the Account Reconciliation, Transaction Matching, Journal Entry and Task Management modules, including but not limited to account setup, match rule ...

Robert Half

Accounts Payable Clerk

Spring, TX · On-site

$27 - $29/hr

... journal entry adjustments. * Oversee employee purchasing card and expense report activity, including compliance review and approval support through expense management tools. * Maintain documentation ...

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Professionals handling journal entry tasks are responsible for recording financial transactions accurately in the company's accounting system, ensuring that each entry is properly documented and complies with accounting standards. They often review supporting documents such as invoices, receipts, and bank statements to validate each transaction before posting. In addition, these roles may involve reconciling accounts, assisting with monthly or quarterly closes, and working closely with accountants or finance managers to resolve discrepancies. Success in this position requires diligent attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, and strong collaboration skills to support the broader finance team.

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A Journal Entry job typically refers to a role in accounting or finance where professionals record financial transactions into an organization's general ledger. This ensures that all financial data is accurate, up-to-date, and properly categorized. Responsibilities may include preparing, reviewing, and reconciling journal entries, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and assisting with month-end or year-end closing processes. Strong attention to detail and knowledge of accounting principles are essential for this role.

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Staff Accountant II, Journal Entry

Lifepoint Health

Brentwood, TN • On-site

$57K - $78K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

LifePoint Health rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 271 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

748th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description


Your experience matters
At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Lifepoint Business Services (LBS) team, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier ®.
More about our team
The Lifepoint Business Services (LBS) accounting team provides critical financial support to hospitals across our enterprise. We pride ourselves on being collaborative, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven. Team members enjoy opportunities for professional growth, exposure to both technical and operational accounting, and a culture that values accuracy, accountability, and partnership with hospital leadership.
How you'll contribute
A Staff Accountant II who excels in this role:
  • Prepare, review, and post journal entries for assigned hospitals and facility portfolios.
  • Manage the monthly journal entry process for approximately two assigned facilities, ensuring entries are accurate, supported, and completed according to established close timelines.
  • Partner closely with Site Liaisons, facility leadership, HSC teams, and other LBS accounting teams throughout the month-end close process.
  • Review journal entries for appropriate approvals, supporting documentation, and accounting validity.
  • Perform general ledger and subledger analysis, research accounting variances, and investigate transaction activity.
  • Utilize reporting tools (including OTBI and Oracle reporting functionality) to research transactions and support accounting analyses.
  • Maintain compliance with month-end close checklists and ensure all assigned tasks are completed timely.
  • Prepare and analyze accruals, prepaid amortization schedules, and other recurring accounting entries.
  • Support financial reporting activities through account analysis, reconciliations, and journal entry support.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
  • Identify and participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on close efficiency and process standardization.
  • Support assigned facilities located across various U.S. markets and time zones.
  • Assist with special projects, audits, and ad hoc financial analyses as needed.
  • Maintain confidentiality and compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and HIPAA standards.

What we're looking for
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Additional qualifications include:
Experience
  • Minimum 3 years of accounting experience.
  • Experience preparing and posting journal entries in a high-volume environment.
  • Strong month-end close experience required.
  • Experience with accrual accounting and prepaid amortization required.
  • General ledger accounting and account analysis experience required.
  • Healthcare or hospital accounting experience preferred but not required.
  • Shared services or multi-entity accounting experience preferred.

Technical Skills
Strong understanding of:
  • Journal entries
  • Month-end close processes
  • Accruals
  • Prepaid expenses and amortization
  • General ledger accounting
  • Financial statement impact of transactions
  • Ability to analyze accounting transactions and identify discrepancies.
  • Experience with ERP systems (Oracle experience preferred).
  • Ability to utilize reporting tools and perform transaction-level research.
  • Intermediate Excel skills including formulas, sorting, filtering, and data analysis.

Soft Skills
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to partner with stakeholders across multiple departments and locations.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with demanding month-end deadlines.

Salary Range: $57,805 - $78,036 per year.
EEOC Statement
Lifepoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Employment Sponsorship Statement
You must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Pay Transparency Notice (Washington State)
If you believe this job posting does not include accurate or complete pay information in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, please inform us immediately. You can contact us at 833-271-4269 to report the issue. For more information on your rights under Washington's pay transparency laws, visit the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries website at: https://lni.wa.gov
About Us
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
About the Team
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

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Lifepoint Health serves patients, clinicians, communities and partners across the healthcare continuum. Our diversified healthcare delivery network extends from coast to coast, consisting of community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and additional sites of care.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Brentwood, TN, US

Year founded

1999

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