The Staff Accountant assists the CFO and Controller to achieve goals in support of the mission, vision, and values of Kendal. The Staff Accountant is responsible for accurately and timely processing payroll for The Kendal Corporation (TKC), processing accounts payable, and preparing accounts receivable, ensuring timely completion of these critical tasks. The Staff Accountant will also reconcile bank accounts, maintain the general ledger, fixed assets, and other financial records, monitor collections, and performs other accounting functions as needed. Additionally, the Staff Accountant ensures compliance with US GAAP, applicable accounting standards and policies and assists with or independently conducts full-cycle accounting tasks, up to and including preparation of interim financial statements and other management reports and analysis.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree or higher in accounting or business administration preferred; professional experience with demonstrated outcomes is acceptable.
• Three years of accounting experience required.
• Five years of general business experience in senior living or health care preferred.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office applications, as well as general technical expertise in the use of cloud- and server- based FM&A applications.
• Experience with FM&A applications such as Sage Intaact, Matrixcare, Microsoft BC, Great Plains, etc. required.
• Experience in payroll processing and related compliance functions (UKG Pro preferred).

Location: Newark, DE.

This position primarily works at the TKC office located at 591 Collaboration Way, Newark, DE 19713.

We believe that a strong sense of culture is sustained by great work experiences. Kendal strives to create safe, non-judgmental space for all individuals and offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package upon hire, generous PTO, paid holidays, a 403(b) plan with employer match, a 401(a)-employer funded plan, tuition reimbursement (after 1 year), many voluntary plans, professional development opportunities, and encourages community engagement/volunteering.

Kendal www.kendal.org is a leading, not-for-profit organization based in Newark, DE that develops, leads, and supports the affiliated communities and services for older adults that compose the Kendal System. 

The Kendal Corporation and Kendal affiliates operate on the principle of equal opportunity for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in evaluating any person for employment, training, compensation, promotion, or termination. We operate in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.