What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant - Community position at Benchmark Senior Living?
Joining the Benchmark Senior Living team means putting your passion to work. Our associates feel a sense of belonging with the care that they provide, empowered by the open and reliable team that surrounds them. Our diverse and skilled workforce takes immense pride in a shared commitment: a devotion to providing caring and dedicated service. In our supportive environment, associates have the opportunity to learn and grow. With professional and personal training programs, as well as education for career advancement, we empower associates to explore their interests, feed their passion, and pursue growth opportunities. We invite you to connect with your calling, find purpose in your career, and gain lifelong relationships through the power of human connection by transforming the lives of seniors!
The Senior Community Accountant is responsible for day-to-day accounting and reporting for a group of communities within the Benchmark portfolios as well as assisting in month-end close related tasks. The role serves as the main point of contact for any financial related needs for community Business Partners, such as Executive Directors (ED) or Directors of Business Administrations (DBA) located at our communities. As the primary financial resource, the Senior Community Accountant must provide exemplary customer service both internally and externally.
The responsibilities include the timely preparation of monthly financial packages, maintaining accurate and detailed workpapers, and coordinating and communicating financial information and results to business partners.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
As a Home Office associate at Benchmark, you will have immediate access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:
The Senior Community Accountant is responsible for day-to-day accounting and reporting for a group of communities within the Benchmark portfolios as well as assisting in month-end close related tasks. The role serves as the main point of contact for any financial related needs for community Business Partners, such as Executive Directors (ED) or Directors of Business Administrations (DBA) located at our communities. As the primary financial resource, the Senior Community Accountant must provide exemplary customer service both internally and externally.
The responsibilities include the timely preparation of monthly financial packages, maintaining accurate and detailed workpapers, and coordinating and communicating financial information and results to business partners.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
- For assigned group of communities (8-12):
- Prepare and post monthly standard journal entries.
- Review and reconcile all general ledger accounts for assigned communities (various monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual workpapers)
- Perform monthly Balance Sheet and Income Statement trend reviews.
- Maintain an open line of communication between the Executive Directors and Directors of Business Administrations.
- Conduct monthly financial review calls with Business Partners within communities
- Coach and support Business Partners within communities on adherence to Company’s internal controls.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations (may be other communities than those assigned, as some are consolidated in portfolios)
- Perform/manage other tasks within accounting on a Benchmark-consolidated basis, such as but not limited to: Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Real Estate Taxes, etc.
- Engage in departmental projects and initiatives related to enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of existing processes and implementing new processes.
- Provide financial information, as needed, to internal Financial Planning & Analysis staff
- Perform ad-hoc analysis and troubleshooting of matters as they arise.
- Communicates effectively with co-workers at all levels, in a clear and concise manner
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Demonstrates ability to work as a team player
- Maintains organized, neat, and accurate files
- Superior customer service
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail and ability to report timely is essential
- Strong time management, problem solving, and analytical skills
- Ability to drive projects independently as well as work in groups
- Demonstrates proficiency in MS Office and strong use of Excel
- Experience with, or ability to become proficient in, accounting software (Yardi preferred)
- BS or BA degree in accounting, finance or business from accredited college or university
- 3-5 years of relevant Accounting experience, property accounting is a plus
As a Home Office associate at Benchmark, you will have immediate access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:
- 10 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
- Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
- Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield
- 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Company-provided Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
