Senior Accountant Jobs

Broadview at Purchase College
General Summary
A unique opportunity exists to join a team in creating a vibrant senior learning community on the campus of Purchase College, State University of New York. The residents of this university-based retirement community will be able to enjoy the many amenities of the college including the renowned Neuberger Museum of Art, the Performing Arts Center, the academic and athletic facilities, and the park-like campus. They will be able to enjoy all these benefits while living in a village designed specifically for their interests and needs. As part of the Purchase College community, Broadview residents will enjoy both formal and informal programming and collaborative opportunities designed to promote intergenerational engagement with members of the college community, ranging from classes and mentoring to providing employment opportunities for students. Broadview will offer the full continuum of services, inclusive of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, and Memory Care. The community is slated to open to residents in the 3rd quarter 2023.
Inclusive & Collaborative Culture
We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is the commitment to a community of equity and access through the acceptance of all aspects of human difference. This includes but is not limited to age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression and identity, language heritage, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic statues, status as a veteran and worldview. Broadview at Purchase College is proud to be SAGE CARE certified, and all employees will be provided SAGE CARE training. Broadview at Purchase College is committed to integrating various cultural and social perspectives to engender excellence and to creating a collaborative culture in order to provide an exceptional experience for every employee and resident.
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant plays a vital role in recording the daily transactions in the general ledger and account analysis of certain balance sheet accounts.
Essential Job Functions

• Prepares weekly payroll through the submission of online timekeeping system,
• Reconcile fixed assets,
• Supervise bookkeeper,
• Follow up with AP vendors on outstanding invoices,
• Assist in the preparation of budgets,
• Prepares journal entries and support documentation,
• Account analyses at month end,
• Variance analyses, (actual to budget, CY to PY),
• Prepare monthly resident billing and ensures that additional charges are billed out correctly,
• Bank reconciliation,
• Other duties as necessary.

General Job Functions

• We embrace and value our differences.
• We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
• Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality, complies with attendance policy.
• Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times.
• Accept assigned duties, instructions or correction in a cooperative manner, voicing concerns or disagreement in a professional manner through established chain of authority according to state procedures.
• Follow written and oral directions.
• We treat everyone with courteous respect.
• May assist the Finance Director in performing administrative functions, handling resident inquiries and conducting building tours.
• We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
• We pay attention to details.
• Observe all community policies and procedures.
• We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and community information.
• Assumes accountability for compliance with Federal, State, and other regulations within scope of control and of which informed.
• The Community embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, all employees are expected as a condition of employment to practice the LCS Hospitality Promises™ in all interactions with residents, fellow employees, and guests:
• Observe and abide by all regulations to ensure that personal health information is protected during its collection, use, disclosure, storage, and destruction within the community; and to ensure only the minimum necessary information is known to function in this position.
• Consistently work cooperatively with residents, co-workers, physicians, families, consultant personnel and other ancillary service providers.
• We make you feel important.
• Attend all in-services as assigned or requested.
• Assist new employees in following established community policies and procedures.
• Come to work and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance.
• Assure resident safety.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team and other community meetings as assigned or requested.
• We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
• Observe all community safety policies and procedures.
• Observe infection control procedures.
• Is observant of safety hazards and emergency situations, and reports to appropriate person or takes corrective action according to established procedures.
• Complete assignments timely, completely and accurately.
• We anticipate your needs and act accordingly.
• We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
• Assume accountability for data contained in the Employee Handbook.

Salary Range for this opportunity is $65,000-$75,000.
Experience & Education Requirements

• Must have excellent writing skills and verbal communication skills,
• BS degree in accounting,
• Seven years of prior working experience, three years supervisory experience
• Preference given to candidates with: Non-profit, senior living, health care

License/Certification Or Other Special Requirements

• Must possess current and valid driver’s license.
• Must possess c l e a r personal driving record.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and/or Adobe Reader
• Capable of administering employee incentive, retention and training programs
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products
• Good inter-department communication and teamwork skills
• Familiarity with social media preferred
• Familiarity with required electronics, including but not limited to iPads, tablets, smart TV’s and digital cameras
• The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language
• Must be artistically creative, motivational, and energetic with a passion for serving others
• Must possess patience and sensitivity to others’ needs; ability to work with community groups; willingness to work beyond normal working hours
• Good communication skills (oral and written)

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Reduced price employee meals