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Accountant

Illuminus
Watertown, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/28/2026
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Illuminus is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent collaboration and organizational skills to join our team as an Accountant - Senior Living. In this role, you will responsible for preparing reports and providing financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data for multiple entities.

Summary

  • Maintains and actively promotes effective communication with all individuals.
  • Maintains a positive image of the entity in the community keeping in alignment with our mission, vision, and values.
  • Prepares financial statements, tax returns and cost reports in a timely matter and in compliance with US GAAP standards.
  • Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
  • Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.
  • Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
  • Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
  • Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
  • Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
  • Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
  • Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
  • Assists in the development of the annual budget and projections.
  • Maintains fixed asset reports and documentation.
  • Responsible for on-call services, as assigned.
  • Performs other duties, as assigned

Requirements

  • Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
  • Two-Three years’ experience as a General Accountant, Healthcare experience preferred.
  • Reporting skills and spreadsheet knowledge.
  • Reporting skills and spreadsheet knowledge.
  • Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.
  • Ability to relate well to all individuals.
  • Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
  • Ability to adapt to change.

Benefits

  • Employee Referral Bonus Program.
  • Educational Advancement/Training Opportunities (Wound care, IV administration etc., provided by our Illuminus Institute or Other External Qualifying Educational institution)
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays acquired from day one of hire.
  • Health (low to no cost options), Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Financial and Retirement Planning at No Charge
  • Basic Life Insurance & AD&D - Company Paid
  • Short Term Disability - Company Paid
  • Voluntary Ancillary Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Benefits vary by full-time, part-time, and PRN status.

If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for people and a desire to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

We invite you to apply today or visit our website for more information. We'd look forward to meeting you!

Illuminus is a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living management company dedicated to serving older adults and families throughout the Midwest with skill and compassion. We own or manage over a dozen communities in Wisconsin and beyond, offering independent senior housing, assisted living and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, low-income senior housing, home health and hospice services via Commonheart, management support and consulting.

The people of Illuminus are not just our colleagues, our employees, our residents—they are our parents, our grandparents, our partners, ourselves. We serve others with gratitude, dignity, hope and purpose. We believe that the right care can and will transform us all.

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