Senior Accountant

Covenant Living Communities and Services•Skokie, IL

32d•$84,459 - $126,687•Onsite

About The Position

This is a corporate position that reports directly to the Manager of Community Accounting. This position is responsible for the monthly and annual close of certain Covenant Living campuses and will drive the operational and financial analysis of assigned campuses. This position will play a key role in preparing monthly reporting packages and will work with assigned businesses to drive understanding of the actual financial outcome. This position will prepare financial projections on a regular basis and also prepare the annual operating budget.

Requirements

Bachelors in Accounting or Finance or Equivalent Degree
At least three years of audit experience with a public accounting firm is strongly preferred
Experience in the continuing care retirement communities and / or healthcare industry is preferred
Experience with Workday and MyUnity software is preferred
Excellent understanding of financial statements and financial reporting
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple organizational levels, exhibiting a positive attitude and customer focused demeanor
Strong business acumen and ability to simplify complex financial concepts for non-finance professionals
Strong attention to detail and proven track record of producing consistently accurate work, while possessing the ability to step back and determine whether outcomes are reasonable
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (both written and oral, English skills required).
Must be able to develop and maintain positive, cooperative and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers, community leadership and others as required for the job
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at one time
Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook proficiency

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant
Experience in the continuing care retirement communities and / or healthcare industry is preferred
Experience with Workday and MyUnity software is preferred

Responsibilities

Complete the monthly general ledger close and financial statement preparation within prescribed corporate accounting policy time-frames.
Work with Expense Cycle Management, Revenue Cycle teams and FP&A to ensure appropriate adjustments to the community financials are recorded in a timely manner.
Complete monthly statistical reporting, including entrance fee accounting and related schedules.
Prepare and analyze journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
Reconcile and review balances in the general ledger for accuracy and completeness, including maintain and review of schedules supporting account activity and balances.
Prepare and submit regulatory compliance reports and filings.
Perform financial and operational analysis, including detailed analysis of general ledger accounts, preparation of reporting package and providing written commentary on key indicators and metrics.
Attend and participate in monthly financial and operational review meetings with operations and community leadership.