Staff Accountant - Wentworth Senior Living

Open Position: Staff Accountant

Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm

Rate of Pay: $30 - $36/hr

Location: Portsmouth, NH - WSL is located steps from Portsmouth's Market Square and Prescott Park, behind the Strawbery Banke Museum

About Us: Wentworth Senior Living's success truly depends on the skill, dedication, and happiness of our staff. Together with the seniors who call our community home, our employees take pride in shaping their workplace culture, and it shows. With industry-leading resident and family satisfaction, WSL is proud to help residents and staff make lasting connections while ensuring our seniors are fully engaged in living better lives longer.

Job Description: As the Staff Accountant of WSL, your primary job functions will be to review, support and prepare all accounting activities and/or reports to the Director of Finance.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management: Handle general ledger reconciliations, manage accounts receivable and payable, and oversee petty cash and credit card audits.

2. Accounting Support: Research and code transactions, prepare schedules for audits, assist with financial issues, and support the CFO with accounting projects.

3. Compliance and Reporting: Ensure timely completion of annual 1099 forms and maintain accurate financial records.

4. Communication: Serve as the primary contact for inquiries related to receivables and payables, and foster positive relationships with staff and families.

5. Confidentiality and Collaboration: Maintain confidentiality of financial information and collaborate effectively with the team to support organizational goals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting
• Proficiency in computer operations, including MS Office suite, and general ledger operations
• Strong organizational, time management, and attention to detail skills.

Benefits: We compensate our staff with competitive salaries and many other benefits, including:

• Generous PTO Time
• High staff-to-residents ratio
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401K savings plan with employer 4% match contribution after one year
• Life insurance coverage
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Employee development and education reimbursement assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Free employee meals
• Referral bonus program
• Surprise rewards throughout the year

Contingencies: All offers of employment are contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment screening, which includes a criminal background check and drug test.

EEO Statement: WSL provides equal employment opportunities in employment to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military status or veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state, federal or local laws or ordinances.