Job Description

Job Summary:

The Senior Staff Accountant will assist in all aspects of accounting including preparing and maintaining financial records, entries and reconciliations for billing, collections, payables and payroll accounting.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May oversee the scheduling, assignments, and daily workflow of business office managers at various seniors housing communities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs general accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections.
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Manages the purchasing and invoicing system.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing and accounting systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll accounting software, systems, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting.
• Knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to correctly prepare tax and financial reports.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, accounting software, and payroll software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor degree required; accounting preferred.
• At least three years of accouting experience required. Real estate / senior living accounting experience strongly preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Job Snapshot

• Employee Type:Full-Time
• Location:Brea, CA
• Job Type:Accounting
• Experience:3-5 years
• Education:Graduate Degree
• Date Posted:3/1/2024
• Contact: Charlie Banham (714) 587-5848
• Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 Annually

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