Staff Accountant (Grants)

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family‑friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140‑year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do, and the hospital ranks in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Job Duties Implements and maintains departmental policies and procedures related to accounting. Performs and reviews balance‑sheet and income‑statement account reconciliations on a monthly basis. Maintains the general ledger system and prepares journal entries for 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 the hospital. Completes and/or reviews financial data provided for outside surveys. Assists with mid‑year and year‑end financial statement audits, preparing reports and schedules as requested. Actively participates as a member of the accounting team to ensure accomplishment of departmental goals and objectives each year. Serves as a key customer‑service liaison between accounting and internal and external customers. Interacts with team members supporting third‑party, funds, treasury, and patient financial services to ensure accurate information exchange. Other job functions as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field required. 1‑3 years of relevant work experience in healthcare preferred. Knowledge of or experience in Workday software or a major ERP preferred. Competent in use of Excel, Word, and database files. Working knowledge of accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, and budgeting. Strong planning and organizational skills, evidenced by current level of responsibility. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, to individuals with little or no technical background. Pay Range $49,920.00‑$81,619.20. At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offers a comprehensive rewards package. Benefit Statement Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage, Tuition assistance, Student loan servicing and support, Adoption benefits, Backup Childcare and Eldercare, Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities, Discount purchasing program EEO Statement Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Support email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr 10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago