AR Manager — Drive Accurate Financials & Growth

Gardant; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

ESOP

401(k) matching

Gym membership

Paid time off

Employee referral program

EAP

Job summary

Gardant is seeking an Accounts Receivable Accountant to support community office managers in AR functions and to prepare GAAP-based financial statements across portfolios. You will analyze Medicaid revenue, monitor private-pay balances, and ensure accurate postings by close deadlines.

You will collaborate with the Community Team to reconcile aging reports, manage deposits, and update the accounting system for move-ins and transfers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with Yardi hosted property management software preferred.
• Valid driver's license for occasional travel to communities.

Responsibilities

• Support community business office managers in accounts receivable functions.
• Prepare GAAP-based financial statements and conduct Medicaid revenue calculations.
• Respond to AR inquiries from owners, lenders, auditors, regulators and third parties.
• Monitor private pay and financial aid program balances within portfolio.
• Collaborate with Community Team to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial activities.
• Provide balance sheet oversight by reconciling AR against aging reports and managing deposits.
• Update accounting software with move-ins/move-outs and charges for residents.
• Generate resident statements by the established deadline.
• Oversee AR process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Accounts receivable

GAAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Balance sheet

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

PayCom

Job description

Gardant is seeking an Accounts Receivable Accountant to support community office managers in AR functions and to prepare GAAP-based financial statements across portfolios. You will analyze Medicaid revenue, monitor private-pay balances, and ensure accurate postings by close deadlines.

You will collaborate with the Community Team to reconcile aging reports, manage deposits, and update the accounting system for move-ins and transfers.