Staff Accountant (Home Office)

Commonwealth Senior Living Corporate Office • Charlottesville, VA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides accounts receivable and accounts payable services to our Communities. Work location is on-site.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Accounting or related field
• 2-years accounting/bookkeeping experience
• Accounting/bookkeeping, Accounts Receivables and Payables Knowledge
• Communication Proficiency
• Ethical Conduct
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Technical Capacity
• Computer skills working with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Yardi is a plus

Responsibilities

• Process monthly resident billing and finance charges
• Process final billing for discharged residents and commit refunds for payment
• Process Accounts Payable invoices by entering them in the system, assigning them to a workflow and verifying account coding
• Research discrepancies by communicating with vendors, consultants or employees and supervisors
• Processing debit and credit memorandums
• Assist with monthly and year-end close out procedures
• Preparation of Form 1099s
• Cross-train with other Accounting Specialists to expand knowledge base and provide back-up to other positions
• Perform other tasks as assigned or needed
• Assist Accounting team during month end close and review by responding to inquiries and providing additional information about accounts receivable transactions
• Provide reports and documentation copies/scans for annual audit and tax return requests
• Assist in annual budget preparation
• Maintain market rates
• Prepare and distribute annual rate increase letters
• Models the core values of the company: We Care About People We Do the Right Thing We are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success We Speak Up! It’s Our Responsibility We Take Ownership and Add Value We are Respectful
• Ensures all personnel exemplify the core values of the company at all times.
• This is a stationary position – requires minimal lifting and sitting over 50% of the time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree