What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager – Seniors Division position at Western States Lodging & Management?
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to support our Seniors Division within our Corporate Accounting Office. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative, high-growth environment. You'll oversee our Senior Living accounting team, lead financial reporting, improve internal controls, and support new development and acquisition projects. This position reports directly to the Controller and works closely with executives, developers, property managers, and corporate accountants.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary of $80,000 based on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- 401k with a 4% employer match
What You'll Do
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements for multiple properties.
- Ensure financial transactions comply with GAAP and company policies.
- Complete monthly budget-to-actual variance analyses.
- Support property managers with accounting tasks including debt, accruals, deferred expenses, and other asset/liability management.
- Prepare accurate monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Manage year-end close processes and track tax-related deadlines.
- Coordinate annual budget entry into the accounting system.
- Maintain quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
- Work cross-functionally to identify potential accounting issues and recommend solutions.
- Oversee accounting functions related to new development and acquisitions.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Minimum 4 years of accounting experience; full-charge accountant experience required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships across departments
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Highly accurate, detail-oriented, and comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with NetSuite
- Property accounting
- Sage accounting software
- Acquisition accounting & historical data imports
- Entrata apartment software
- Public accounting experience
- HUD accounting compliance
About Us
At Western States Lodging & Management, our mission is simple: "Serving You Like Family." This guiding principle shapes the way we serve our residents, guests, partners, and-most importantly-our team members. We're known for our strong culture, long-term growth opportunities, and a supportive environment where employees feel valued and empowered.
Salary : $80,000