Manager of Accounting

Lutheran Senior Services • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Manager of Accounting organizes and directs general accounting activities and maintains accounting systems to ensure company resources are properly accounted for and recorded. The role provides financial statements, analysis, and other key management reports. It oversees accounting work for assigned communities and product lines, including financial reporting, budgets, audits, payroll, tax returns, and regulatory filings. The manager also supervises and develops accounting staff, improves processes, and collaborates with other departments and locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least five years of general accounting experience.
• At least two years of experience managing an accounting department.
• Working knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems.
• Knowledge of general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and standardized accounting principles and techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for accounting functions.
• Ability to work effectively with and supervise staff.
• Well-developed participatory management and administrative skills, with demonstrated ability to recruit, train, and motivate personnel.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, analytical and reasoning abilities, and ability to manage routine daily functions alongside multiple projects.
• Willingness to work extra hours when required.
• Ability to travel to EverTrue facilities; travel may involve moderate overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred.
• Five years of accounting experience with a senior living employer preferred.
• Experience with accounting systems in a health care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of accounting duties for assigned communities and product lines, including journal entries, financial statements, account analysis and reconciliation, operational and capital budgets, variance analysis, financial audits, cost reports, governmental filings and compliance data, 990 tax returns, and other accounting functions.
• Direct, monitor, and evaluate the activities and performance of Accounting staff.
• Develop and implement methods and procedures to monitor accounting activities, meet deadlines, ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures, and streamline workflows.
• Ensure Accountants are adequately trained on systems, processes, and procedures.
• Review and approve payroll deductions; interpret company policies and government regulations related to payroll; and direct preparation of government reports.
• Manage payroll processing, including timecards, payroll statistics, control records, work hours, and payroll calculations.
• Stay informed about trends, practices, and developments in the senior living industry and assigned product lines, and recommend new or modified practices.
• Collaborate with departments and locations to coordinate accounting processes, meet deadlines, resolve issues, improve the organization, and build proactive relationships with internal customers.
• Take on other special activities and responsibilities as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager