Staff Accountant Jobs

Erickson Senior Living, headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland is a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 11 states—and growing. Erickson Senior Living develops and manages senior living communities and health services across the country. We achieve industry–leading results in customer satisfaction, driving high occupancy, and positive health outcomes.

SUMMARY: The Staff Accountant (Corporate/Development or Central Accounting) has responsibility for general ledger entries, account analysis, reconciliation and reporting, all while maintaining an environment of strong accounting controls.

The Staff Accountant will understand who their customers are and what their customers’ expectations are to ensure a strong customer satisfaction focus both internally and externally in providing accurate and timely reporting.

The Staff Accountant contributes to the success of the accounting and financial processes of the team, ensuring these are conducted at a high standard, demonstrating strong financial acumen, maintaining effective internal controls, and producing accurate and reliable financial reporting. Working closely with team leaders, the Staff Accountant also seeks development and growth opportunities consistent with the company’s talent strategies and available resources.

How you will make an impact:

· Participate in the monthly close process for corporate, landowners, communities and other entities, as applicable, to ensure the monthly financial statements and other reporting deliverables, are completed on schedule and all required adjustments and journal entries for assigned entities are posted accurately, to include:

· Performing assigned duties and responsibilities to ensure the close schedule is met

· Preparing journal entries, ensuring accuracy and completeness, for assigned entities

· Reviewing and posting journal entries prepared by community finance teams or peer team members for completeness and accuracy

· Preparing assigned work papers and reconciliations

· Reviewing internal financial statements, including variance analyses, and ensuring assigned review comments are researched and resolved timely

· Support monthly cash accounting activity, as applicable to assigned entities, including preparation of construction draws, wires, receipts and bank reconciliation for multiple accounts at corporate and/or communities.

· Support annual corporate forecast and budget processes, as applicable to assigned entities, and provide support as needed for community budget processes.

· Interact with other departments and community finance teams to ensure effective coordination and communication.

· Support the required sales tax remittance process and other finance-related compliance matters affecting corporate and community.

What we offer

· Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO

· 401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible.

· Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available.

· Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age.

· A "career for life" approach to professional and personal development for our greatest asset; our employees.

· Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices

· A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission.

· Compensation and total rewards aligned to executive leadership performance, with long-term financial growth incentives

· State of the art community campuses, ongoing expansion plans, upgrades, and design enhancements to ensure Erickson Senior Living continues to set the standard for senior living excellence.

· Award-winning "Best Places to Work" and "5-Star" industry recognition

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience.

What you will need:

· Bachelor’s degree Accounting / Finance or related field required.

· CPA/ MBA a plus.

· 2+ years of work experience in corporate accounting or related position / similar industry. Education and related experience will be considered in lieu of work experience.

· Previous experience with real estate development is preferred.

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) required. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX or other general ledger system is a plus.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

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