Senior Accountant

Summary

The senior accountant position will be directly responsible for the accurate completion of monthly and semi-annual financial statements for their assigned projects. Key responsibilities of the position will include 1) financial statement completion and analysis, 2) financial statement preparation for reporting to the partners, 3) Medicare/Medicaid cost report preparation, 4) accounts receivable analysis, 5) maintaining a solid working relationship with the operations managers as well as the accounting personnel/bookkeepers in the field and 6) mentoring staff accountants.  The position reports directly to the Controller. Senior accountants will assume lead roles on department projects and initiatives.  The ideal candidate is a self-starter with previous full cycle accounting experience.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

Financial Management

Ensure the project is properly accounting business activity by providing the following:

• Timely and accurate preparation of financial statements. Effectively communicate statement information with operations manager or executive director.  Provide statements as applicable to regulatory agencies and lenders.
• Summarize and report areas of opportunity and concern each month to the Controller.
• Mentor staff accountants with the monthly review of their facilities, answering general questions and making sure the statements are accurate and timely.
• Review monthly accounts receivable/allowance for doubtful accounts and review with the Regional Business Service Manager.
• Review Payroll trends for reasonableness and discuss areas of concern with management.
• Review accounts payable reports for accuracy in coding. Recap recurring areas of concern to the accounts payables supervisor.
• Audit financial ledgers and prepare semi-annual financial statements for the owners and management, including supporting documentation, full financial statements with footnotes, and company specific schedules. Discuss audited financial details with Controller and other management.
• Maintain lender/debt compliance and reporting.
• Maintain solid working relationships with the field personnel and management, documenting to the project, operations manager, and executive directors all areas of concern and opportunity. This includes, but is not limited to monitoring financial trends, census/occupancy issues, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, refund clearing account, payroll trends and accuracy, bad debts allowance levels and write offs.
• Responsible for understanding and interpreting details relating to the assigned facilities revenue rate structures, Medicare & Medicaid reimbursements, pay scales, staffing patterns, etc.
• Lead the budget process for assigned projects, including working with key operations personnel and Controller to discuss current trends and ensure projections are accurate and reasonable.
• This position will work on special projects as needed. The ability to take ownership of the project, report timing progress, and providing recommendations is critical. 

Additional Key Areas

Responsible for understanding, preparing supporting documentation, leading projects and/or participating in key areas of the department, as assigned by the Controller

• Health Care reimbursement, i.e. Medicare and Medicaid
• Medicare and Medicaid cost report preparation and filing
• Tax Matters
• HUD Compliance
• MRI Software/GL Maintenance
• SharePoint Software Knowledge
• MyUnity Software Knowledge
• Payroll and ADP Knowledge
• Fixed Asset Management & Tax Capitalization Rules
• Reserve for Replacement & Escrow Analysis
• Financial Analytics & Trend Graphing
• Bond/Loan Compliance
• Unclaimed Property Filing
• Other duties as assigned by the Controller.

Qualifications

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive leadership guidance. Ideal candidate must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.  Excellent at collaboration with team members and working on their own, with minimal supervision.  Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance and work extra hours when necessary. Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families.

Education and Experience

• Four year accounting degree, CPA preferred, or equivalent work experience in healthcare financial field.
• 7+ years of related financial accounting experience.
• Excellent organization, statistical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in computer use including Outlook, Word and Excel and full general ledger/accounting software.
• Passion and drive to embrace and learn new technology.
• Full cycle accounting experience.

One or more of the following is desired:

Senior living and healthcare experience

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Financial modeling

Previous MRI software experience

Project Management

Software Implementation Management

Partnership/S-Corp tax return experience