Manager of Accounting

EverTrue • Brentwood, MO

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About The Position

At EverTrue, team members at all levels contribute to the mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. The organization describes its work environment as a community in which team members are appreciated by residents and coworkers.

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 activities for assigned communities and product lines, manages accounting staff and payroll functions, and collaborates with other departments and locations to coordinate processes and meet deadlines. The position may require travel to EverTrue facilities and moderate overnight stays.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least five years of general accounting experience.
• At least two years as a manager of an accounting department.
• Working knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and standardized accounting principles and techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel for accounting functions.
• Ability to work effectively with and supervise staff.
• Well-developed participatory management and administrative skills, with proven ability to recruit, train, and motivate personnel.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, analytical and reasoning abilities, and ability to manage routine daily functions and multiple projects.
• Ability and 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.
• Working knowledge of 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 workloads.
• Ensure Accountants receive adequate training on systems, processes, and procedures.
• Review and approve payroll deductions; interpret company policies and government regulations related to payroll procedures; and direct preparation of government reports.
• Manage payroll processing, including timecards, payroll statistics, payroll control records, work hours, and payroll calculations.
• Keep abreast of trends, practices, and developments in the senior living industry and assigned product lines, and recommend new or modified practices.
• Collaborate with other departments and locations to coordinate accounting processes, meet deadlines, resolve issues, and enhance the organization; develop 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