Accounting Manager

Company Description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART;
Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. This individual is responsible for providing financial oversight for the properties assigned to them ensuring that the financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Management Agreements. The PA Manager will mentor and supervise a staff of Property Accountants. The PA Manager will also be responsible for centralized processes that benefit the entire group.

Job Description

* Manage investor relationships by understanding all agreements relating to each investor assigned ensuring that all relevant accounting requirements are being met; ensure that correct accounting policies are being followed (GAAP or Tax), lender payments are being calculated correctly and paid in a timely manner, reporting requirements and deadlines are understood and met.

* Supervise exempt and non-exempt accounting staff assigned to complete the monthly financial statement preparation.

* Review work of Property Accountants: including monthly journal entries, bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations; financial statement packages prepared on a monthly/quarterly and yearly basis.

* Respond to questions from ED or BOM related to financial issues at a community.

* Assist in transitioning communities as they are added/moved from an existing investor portfolio or added/moved to a new portfolio as assigned.

* Maintain communication with the Controller providing relevant fiscal information.

* Establish and maintain relationships with employees in other corporate departments to enhance the understanding of the properties assigned.

Qualifications

Salary Rate: $100,000

Level of Formal

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required), Advanced Degree (preferred)

Experience:

5-10+ years of accounting experience, supervisory experience preferred as well

Special

Certifications:

CPA preferred

Technical

Competencies:

Intermediate-level with Excel (required) Advanced level with Excel(preferred) and Yardi experience preferred

Skills and Ability:

* Strong, but fair, leader.

* Ability to prioritize and complete multiple demands, all of which may be high priority.

* Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action and work independently.

* Ability to seek out new methods and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.

* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form.

Information Systems:
Excel required, Yardi preferred

Personal Attributes:
Friendly, easy going, team player, strong work ethic

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use Daily Pay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday.

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

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Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.