Senior Accountant - Technical Accounting

Erickson Senior Living • Baltimore, MD

1d • $95,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant – Technical role supports technical accounting and financial reporting across a complex multi-entity structure that includes wholly owned entities, joint ventures with majority and minority interests, and not-for-profit communities. In partnership with the Director of Technical Accounting, this individual will research and document accounting conclusions for complex and non-routine transactions, prepare supporting analyses, and contribute to external financial reporting and audit-related deliverables. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, analytical capabilities, and exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience, including Big 4 public accounting and/or technical accounting and financial reporting roles
• Licensed CPA or a CPA candidate
• Demonstrated experience drafting technical accounting memoranda with authoritative accounting literature
• Experience researching and applying US GAAP using authoritative accounting literature and common search platforms (e.g. Deloitte Roadmap, PwC Viewpoint, EY FRD, or similar)
• Working knowledge of ASC 606, 810, 842, 805, and 850
• Ability to independently manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines with limited supervision
• Consolidation experience in a multi-entity environment with majority and minority interests
• Experience supporting external audits
• Advanced Excel; experience with large ERP and consolidation systems

Nice To Haves

• joint venture experience strongly preferred
• senior living, healthcare, real estate, or hospitality experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and prepare technical accounting memoranda for complex and non-routine transactions, including consolidation and deconsolidation (ASC 810), business combinations and common-control transactions (ASC 805), revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), and related-party arrangements (ASC 850).
• Evaluate contracts and legal agreements, including leases, management agreements, loan documents, and joint venture operating agreements, and identify accounting implications and key reporting considerations.
• Develop accounting position analyses, supporting schedules, materiality assessments, and error evaluations.
• Prepare consolidation analyses, elimination entries, noncontrolling interest calculations, equity method accounting schedules, and consolidated cash flow reporting.
• Draft annual and interim financial statements, footnote disclosures, and other financial reporting deliverables.
• Coordinate external audit requests and serve as a primary preparer of audit support schedules and accounting documentation.
• Support acquisitions, dispositions, financings, restructurings, and new venture activity through accounting research and transaction analysis.
• Identify and document internal control considerations arising from complex transactions and accounting conclusions.
• Assist with entity-level and regulatory reporting requirements, including state continuing care filings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• Work-life balance through vacation, Health & Wellness hours, and company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law; and a 2 remote days hybrid schedule
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed