What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Accountant position at Watercrest Senior Living?
SERVANT LEADERSHIP:
Watercrest Senior Living Group associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. They are recognized for their achievements and empowered to share their vast experience with their peers ensuring the quality of our assisted living and memory care services and the well-being of our residents. Our associates champion a culture which nurtures relationships in the interest of acting as trusted advisors. By continuously investing in these servant hearts, Watercrest Senior Living Group develops value-centered leaders who deliver personalized services.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Regional Accountant will be responsible for alignment of tasks and their performance to the overall objections pertaining to the accounting department. As well as, ensuring the integrity of accounting records by adherence to policies, procedures and internal controls.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Maintains and manages financial records, accounts and ledgers for multiple entities.
- Prepare supporting schedules for financial statements preparations.
- Conduct month end and year end closing process for multiple entities.
- Prepare journal entries.
- Responsible for monthly bank reconciliations.
- Preparation of monthly financial statements.
- Maintain and audit balance sheet schedules.
- Assist with AP/AR processing cycle.
- Provide support to business office associates at communities.
- Assist with year-end audits and tax returns.
- Oversee development projects workflow.
- Reviews job costs for budget variances.
- Runs various reports and performs budget tracking.
- Handles A/P related duties for Development projects (i.e. Code and obtain approval of invoices)
- Submits monthly funding packages to lenders and equity partners.
- Generate weekly/monthly Project Reports as needed.
- Maintain vendor contracts.
- Coordinates with development team for permitting, insurance, bond issuance, etc.
- Provide support for special projects as assigned by management.
- Assist with 1099 processing.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Able to work independently and with a team with accuracy
- Sound organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience with Multiple Locations a plus
- Must be skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data
- Must be skilled in use of Excel Spreadsheets and formulas
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred or
- 3-5 years recent accounting experience
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- 3 years accounting experience preferred
- Advanced MS Excel skills knowledge
- Yardi experience preferred
- Understanding of US accounting principles
- Strong understanding of internal controls
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Detail Oriented
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work in changing company environment
- Problem Solving
- Accountability
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:
- Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
- Able to work under stressful situations
- Able to work under conditions that require sitting for long periods of time.
