Senior Accountant

Lifespace Communities; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Finance team and serve as a trusted accounting partner across our organization. You’ll work alongside Finance leaders, support multiple communities, help develop other accountants, and have a voice in improving processes and strengthening financial operations.

This role goes beyond closing the books; you’ll influence better ways of working and help our communities succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent education and experience.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Solid general ledger, reconciliation, and month-end close experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Support accounting and financial reporting for assigned Lifespace communities.
• Serve as a go-to resource for community accountants, providing guidance, training, and problem-solving support.
• Prepare cash, balance sheet, and income statement reconciliations.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, audits, and financial analysis.
• Identify accounting issues and implement stronger processes and controls.
• Partner with Finance and operational teams across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement and accounting best practices.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

General ledger

Month-end close

Reconciliations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Community: Texas Support Center Address: 3501 Olympus Boulevard Dallas, Texas 75019 Pay Range $76,300.00-$104,900.00+ Annual

Ready to take your accounting career beyond the numbers? If you’re an experienced accountant who wants more ownership, greater visibility, and the opportunity to make an impact, Lifespace Communities may be your next move.

We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Finance team and serve as a trusted accounting partner across our organization. You’ll work alongside Finance leaders, support multiple communities, help develop other accountants, and have a voice in improving processes and strengthening financial operations. This isn’t a role where you simply close the books, you’ll solve problems, influence better ways of working, and help our communities succeed.

What You’ll Do

• Manage general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Support accounting and financial reporting for assigned Lifespace communities.
• Serve as a go-to resource for community accountants, providing guidance, training, and problem-solving support.
• Prepare cash, balance sheet, and income statement reconciliations.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, audits, and financial analysis.
• Identify accounting issues and implement stronger processes and controls.
• Partner with Finance and operational teams across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement and accounting best practices.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent education and experience.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Solid general ledger, reconciliation, and month-end close experience.

If you’re ready for more than your next accounting job, we’re ready to meet you.

Lifespace has successfully served older adults for 50 years, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace team members, get ready to ignite your life and experience Our Space.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest nonprofit senior living organizations. For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to creating vibrant communities across the country where older adults are empowered to live their aspirations with purpose, independence, and peace of mind. Driven by a commitment to exceptional service, innovation, and meaningful connections, our team members work together to enrich the lives of our residents every day. At Lifespace, you'll find more than a career, you'll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing professionally in a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To learn more about how our communities serve our residents, please visit lifespacecommunities.com