Homestead Village Enhanced Senior Living Looking for Accountant at Lancaster, PA Full Time

Description

Title: Accountant

Status: Full Time (Exempt)

Schedule: Typical schedule will be Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance required
• 3-5 years of experience in general ledger, accruals, financial analysis, month end close, and budgeting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications, specifically Excel
• Strong Knowledge of GAAP
• Experience in accounting ERP system (Sage Intacct is a plus), HRM database software (Ultipro is a plus)

Reports to: CFO

Responsibilities: (the following is an overview of the responsibilities of the position and should not be considered all inclusive):

• Plan, direct and coordinate all accounting operational functions.
• Review and analyze detail of general ledger, research budget discrepancies, prepare adjusting entries as needed.
• Manage the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results.
• Assist with preparation of internal and external financial statements.
• Reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger account balances.
• Perform monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analyses.
• Assist in preparation of year end data needed & various annual and quarterly reporting to outside agencies.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset schedules.
• Provide management with information as requested to support decision-making.
• Assess current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes.
• Assist VP of Finance/CFO and Controller with the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets and coordinate departmental budget information.
• Assist VP of Finance/CFO and Controller with evaluation of prospective residents’ ability to meet the financial criteria for admission.
• Remain current in knowledge of applicable accounting practices, laws governing accounting practices as well as industry trends.
• Assist in supervision, direction and development of accounting department staff.
• Maintain a knowledge of the accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll systems to serve a supporting role as needed.