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Senior Accountant
The Briarwood Community — Worcester, MA
Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (some flexibility available)
Salary: $80,000–$90,000/year
About the Role
The Briarwood Community is hiring a Senior Accountant to join our Finance Team. This is a hands-on role for an experienced accounting professional who works well independently, enjoys digging into the details, and takes pride in bringing accounts to a clean, zero-variance reconciliation.
You'll own bank reconciliations, journal entries, payroll-related entries, and general ledger accuracy — while helping support month-end close, audits, and financial reporting for a mission-driven organization. The Briarwood Community has been rated the #1 Continuing Care Retirement Community in Massachusetts by Newsweek for three consecutive years.
What You'll Do
- Prepare and complete bank reconciliations to zero variance
- Research and resolve discrepancies and outstanding reconciling items
- Prepare, organize, and post journal entries and supporting documentation
- Prepare weekly payroll-related journal entries
- Maintain general ledger accounts and supporting schedules
- Perform account reconciliations and analysis
- Support month-end and year-end close
- Assist with accruals, adjusting entries, and other GL transactions
- Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Support external audits and financial reporting requirements
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiency
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong background in bank and account reconciliations
- Experience preparing and posting journal entries
- Payroll accounting experience preferred
- Solid understanding of GL accounting, month-end close, and GAAP
- Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting/ERP software
- Healthcare, senior living, nonprofit, or multi-entity accounting experience a plus
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities independently
Why Join Us
- Competitive salary: $80,000–$90,000/year, paid weekly
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Meal discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free access to our indoor lap pool, fitness center, and sauna
- Supportive, collaborative work environment with real ownership of your work
Our Mission
The Briarwood Community enhances the well-being, independence, and personal fulfillment of our residents through high-quality, coordinated housing, health, and supportive services. As Senior Accountant, your work directly supports the financial strength that makes that mission possible.
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000