Senior Accountant

The Briarwood Community • Worcester, MA

2d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Briarwood Community is hiring a Senior Accountant to join our Finance Team. This is a hands-on role for an experienced accounting professional who works well independently, enjoys digging into the details, and takes pride in bringing accounts to a clean, zero-variance reconciliation. You'll own bank reconciliations, journal entries, payroll-related entries, and general ledger accuracy — while helping support month-end close, audits, and financial reporting for a mission-driven organization. The Briarwood Community has been rated the #1 Continuing Care Retirement Community in Massachusetts by Newsweek for three consecutive years.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong background in bank and account reconciliations
• Experience preparing and posting journal entries
• Solid understanding of GL accounting, month-end close, and GAAP
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting/ERP software
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities independently

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Payroll accounting experience
• Healthcare, senior living, nonprofit, or multi-entity accounting experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete bank reconciliations to zero variance
• Research and resolve discrepancies and outstanding reconciling items
• Prepare, organize, and post journal entries and supporting documentation
• Prepare weekly payroll-related journal entries
• Maintain general ledger accounts and supporting schedules
• Perform account reconciliations and analysis
• Support month-end and year-end close
• Assist with accruals, adjusting entries, and other GL transactions
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Support external audits and financial reporting requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiency

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Meal discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free access to our indoor lap pool, fitness center, and sauna

What This Job Offers

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