What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Pennant Services, Inc.?
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the organization’s financial records. This position is responsible for assigned accounting functions, including fixed assets, prepaid expenses, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting, while supporting timely and accurate month-end close activities.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- General Accounting: Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and assist with month-end and year-end close.
- Fixed Assets: Maintain fixed asset records, review capital expenditures for proper classification, record additions and disposals, and calculate depreciation.
- Prepaid Expenses: Maintain prepaid expense schedules, record amortization, and ensure expenses are recognized in the appropriate accounting periods.
- Financial Reporting & Compliance: Prepare and analyze financial reports and ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and company policies.
- Account Reconciliations: Perform reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Internal Controls: Support internal controls, audit requests, and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes.
- Accounting Support: Work with AP, AR, Payroll, and other departments to resolve accounting issues and provide support as needed.
- Special Projects: Assist with accounting projects, process improvements, system initiatives, and other duties as assigned.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred, or equivalent accounting experience.
- Experience: 3 years of progressive accounting experience preferred. Experience with fixed assets, prepaid expenses, reconciliations, and month-end close is preferred. Healthcare experience a plus.
- Accounting Knowledge: Strong understanding of GAAP, general accounting principles, and financial reporting.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and ability to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with Finance and operational teams.
- Work Ethic: Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.
Why Join Us?
Something else that sets us apart from other companies is the quality of our most valuable resources – our people! We are dedicated to living out our culture as defined by our core values, “CAPLICO”:
Customer Second – We prioritize and support our team so they can deliver exceptional care.
Accountability – Own your work and outcomes.
Passion for Learning – Grow continuously with curiosity and culture.
Love One Another – Build authentic, respectful, and trusting relationships.
Intelligent Risk Taking – Innovate and challenge the status quo.
Celebrate – Recognize the small wins, they add up!
Ownership – Be the CEO of your role.
Additional Benefits:
True Work-Life balance – We believe in taking care of yourself before you take care of others!
Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match)
Paid time off, holiday pay, and professional development
Your voice matters! - Work with other passionate and high-achieving leaders who care deeply about patient outcomes and team success.
About Pennant Services
We support over 250 home health, hospice, senior living, and home care operations across 19 states. Our Service Center model empowers local leadership while providing centralized clinical, legal, HR, IT, and compliance support to help ensure high-quality care.
www.pennantgroup.com
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.