Senior Staff Accountant

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant position exists to be a business partner to other business leaders and to help service the accounting, reporting, planning and budgeting needs of the organization. The Senior Accountant ensures that financial systems and processes produce accurate and reliable reporting of financial and operational information. This position also identifies and summarizes financial and operational improvement opportunities to Finance leaders and works collaboratively with leadership teams for solutions, where applicable.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Leads the monthly closings of financial records, preparation of related journal entries and supervises timely and efficient performance of cash and electronic disbursements and corresponding tax withholding liabilities

• Maintains a strong understanding of the financial reporting system to act as the resource for existing staff and the trainer of new staff in how to use the system

• Participates in daily cash management including monitoring balances for payroll and accounts payable

• Prepares internal reports for management that summarize financial performance

• Monitors respective margins and investigates significant deviations in planned versus actual results

• Provides training and support to the ED in completion of the annual budget timely and accurately

• Aids the Finance department in the budgeting and forecasting process

• Plays key role in information gathering/reporting for 990 tax returns as well as annual Property and Liability Insurance renewal

• Helps develop methodology and processes for accounting for costs and revenues on a service basis

• Reviews and strengthens the organization’s internal controls

• Ensures the maintenance and accuracy of property plant and equipment, construction in progress, and depreciation schedules

• Maintains accurate schedules used for prepaid accounts, entry fee amortization, and approves entry fee refunds

• Suggests modifications or recommends new efficient and effective accounting policies and procedures

• Aids the Finance Department in organizing and coordinating work with external auditors and state auditors (when necessary)

• Works closely with Accounts Payable, monitors weekly accounts payable invoice registers and daily accounts payable approvals

• Completes other assignments and projects as requested or required

Education & Experience

• BS degree in Finance, Business or Accounting

• Advanced degree or certification is a plus

• 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated financial accounting and planning experience

• Good understanding of accounting standards with the ability to apply these to his/her work

• Previous senior living experience is helpful

• Demonstrates an ability to place the team before self as well as the ability to build effective relationships and partnerships with leaders in our communities

• Must demonstrate a genuine desire to work effectively as a member of a team to accomplish goals, including the ability to help others be successful

• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

• Experience using key systems like PCC, NetSuite, AOD