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Director of Accounting

Green Hills
Ames, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2025

Job Description

When you work at Green Hills Community , you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Green Hills Community is recruiting for a hospitality focused Director of Accounting to join our team! This role will work in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and the LCS management company accounting procedures. They are responsible for the timely and accurate recording and reporting of all data pertinent to Green Hills finances, the proper billing and receipt of revenue, the preparation and distribution of payables, and other related financial functions. In addition, this position is responsible for hiring, training, and managing the accounting team members, and assisting with budget preparation and other financial functions.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Director of Accounting :

  • Prepares all journal entries, supporting schedules, and financial statements and performs analysis prior to distribution.
  • Maintains bank account records and monitors cash balances.
  • Organizes the accounting department to ensure proper accounting for all pertinent records.
  • Coordinates year-end activities including audits, audit schedules, cost reports, and tax and informational returns.
  • Reconciles all bank and investment accounts to the statements, subsidiary journals and to the general ledger. Reconciles all other balance sheet accounts regularly.
  • Prepares and updates fixed asset and depreciation schedules and maintains other records.
  • Ensures that all miscellaneous monies are properly handled.
  • Prepares special reports upon request and regularly informs supervisor regarding the status of accounts and financial activity.
  • Assists in preparation of the annual budget and the monitoring of the same as directed.
  • Calculates and processes move out, death and return of advance deposit refunds.
  • Oversees Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, which includes providing leadership to direct staff, and hiring and training direct reports.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have :

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred or 3-8 years related experience.
  • Microsoft Office and general computer experience required.
  • Thorough knowledge of general accounting functions and an understanding Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Preferred three years hands-on experience with G / L, A / P, A / R, and financial statement preparation.
  • If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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