Financial Accounting Manager

Gardant; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Gym membership

EAP & Maven family planning

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Illinois seeks an experienced accounting professional to oversee monthly close, ensure GAAP compliance, and manage cash activity including bank reconciliations and cash flow analysis.

You will support audits, SOX testing, and preopening communities, lead budgeting with Solver, and collaborate on financial reporting and acquisitions. This role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate across multiple sites and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Strong GAAP knowledge with analytical skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent time management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with senior housing preferred.
• Experience with Solver, Intacct, or Yardi is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly close in accordance with GAAP.
• Review income statements and balance sheets for accuracy and variances.
• Manage cash activity including reconciliations and cash flow analysis.
• Support audits, SOX testing, and lender inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with financial and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Oversee preopening communities' financial operations and reporting.
• Assist acquisition onboarding and budgeting for new sites.
• Develop annual operating budgets using Solver and perform budget-to-actual analyses.

Skills

GAAP proficiency

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Solver

Intacct

Yardi

Job description

Responsibilities:Coordinates and performs monthly financial close in accordance with GAAP and accrual accountingReviews income statements and balance sheets ensuring accuracy and completeness with ability to investigate and explain variancesManages cash activity including bank reconciliations, cash flow analysis, and bond operating transfersOversees reserves and reserve reimbursement requests with clear understanding of reserve structuresSupports annual audits, quarterly audit requests, SOX testing (as applicable), and lender/owner inquiriesEnsures compliance with financial, regulatory, and contractual reporting requirementsOversees financial operations, fund requests, and compliance reporting for communities in the preopening phaseAssists with acquisition onboarding, including review of previous financials, creation of initial budgets, coordination of utility transfers, and setup of new vendorsSupports new site onboarding with financial education and trainingDevelops and manages annual operating budgets using SolverPrepares budget-to-actual analyses, cost reports and financial compliance reports as requiredParticipates in ownership calls, budget presentations, and financial discussionsQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in accounting or financeDemonstrates analytical skills with comprehension and application of GAAPDetail oriented with excellent time management and organizational skillsExceptional written and verbal communication skillsPrevious experience with senior housing preferredExperience with Solver, Intacct, or Yardi hosted property management software and other applications preferredBenefits:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packagesEmployee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)Employer-subsidized gym membership & wellness programEAP & Maven family planning program401(k) with biweekly employer matchOutside-In Employee Referral ProgramIntentional work-life balance supported with competitive Paid Time OffSelf-service payroll & tools (PayCom)