Senior Accountant

Covenant Living Communities and Services; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403(b) with 3% employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Fitness center access

Job summary

Covenant Living Communities and Services in the United States seeks a Corporate Accountant reporting to the Manager of Community Accounting. This role closes monthly and annually for Covenant Living campuses and drives financial analysis for assigned campuses.

The position will prepare monthly reporting packages, produce projections, and assist with the annual operating budget, journal entries, and reconciliations. Regular participation in financial reviews supports long-term campus performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent.
• CPA preferred.
• At least three years of audit experience with a public accounting firm preferred.
• Healthcare/continuing care experience and Workday/MyUnity experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete the monthly general ledger close and financial statement prep within policy time-frames.
• Prepare and analyze journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile general ledger balances for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and submit regulatory compliance reports and filings.
• Perform financial and operational analysis and provide commentary on key indicators.
• Attend monthly financial and operational review meetings with leadership.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting

Communication

MS Excel

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Certified Public Accountant

Tools

Workday

MyUnity

Job description

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!
This is a corporate position that reports directly to the Manager of Community Accounting. This position is responsible for the monthly and annual close of certain Covenant Living campuses and will drive the operational and financial analysis of assigned campuses.

This position will play a key role in preparing monthly reporting packages and will work with assigned businesses to drive understanding of the actual financial outcome. This position will prepare financial projections on a regular basis and also prepare the annual operating budget.

Essential Responsibilities

• Complete the monthly general ledger close and financial statement preparation within prescribed corporate accounting policy time-frames. Work with Expense Cycle Management, Revenue Cycle teams and FP&A to ensure appropriate adjustments to the community financials are recorded in a timely manner. Complete monthly statistical reporting, including entrance fee accounting and related schedules.
• Prepare and analyze journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Reconcile and review balances in the general ledger for accuracy and completeness, including maintain and review of schedules supporting account activity and balances.
• Prepare and submit regulatory compliance reports and filings.
• Perform financial and operational analysis, including detailed analysis of general ledger accounts, preparation of reporting package and providing written commentary on key indicators and metrics.
• Attend and participate in monthly financial and operational review meetings with operations and community leadership.

Education And Work Experience

• Required Degree: Bachelors in Accounting or Finance or Equivalent Degree
• Preferred Degree: N/A
• Preferred Certificate(s):
  • Certified Public Accountant
• Experience:
  • At least three years of audit experience with a public accounting firm is strongly preferred
  • Experience in the continuing care retirement communities and / or healthcare industry is preferred
  • Experience with Workday and MyUnity software is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Ability

• Excellent understanding of financial statements and financial reporting
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple organizational levels, exhibiting a positive attitude and customer focused demeanor
• Strong business acumen and ability to simplify complex financial concepts for non-finance professionals
• Strong attention to detail and proven track record of producing consistently accurate work, while possessing the ability to step back and determine whether outcomes are reasonable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (both written and oral, English skills required).
• Must be able to develop and maintain positive, cooperative and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers, community leadership and others as required for the job
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook proficiency

Physical Requirements

• Job demands a variety of physical duties including office work, exposure to outside environment, and occasional physical exertion considered light- to medium-duty work. Mobility is necessary to move about the facility and campus. This position requires occasional handling of generally lightweight materials and the physical ability to use several types of office equipment as well as some small hand tools. Has minimal risk of exposure to potentially infectious material as a part of the routine job functions.
• Clarity of Vision:
  • For near visual acuity Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.
  • For far visual acuity, Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well.
  • For peripheral vision, observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.

Competencies

• Leadership: Guide and inspire a high-performing Customer Success team that achieves and exceeds revenue targets while fostering customer loyalty and growth
• Customer Success: As a customer advocate build strong relationships with our customers, understanding their needs and ensuring their success with our platform. Promote increased adoption and expansion of our solutions within customer organizations
• Continuous Improvement: Advocate for and implement a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team. Drive initiatives that improve customer satisfaction and team efficiency
• Account Strategy: Define and execute strategies to drive customer retention, renewal, upsell, and cross-sell, contributing directly to our growth objectives
• Cross-Functional: Collaboration Collaborate with other departments to align on company goals, relay customer feedback, and ensure a unified customer experience

Corporate

Compensation Pay Range

$84,459.00 - $126,687.00 per year

Reasonable Pay Estimate

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $84,459.00 - $126,687.00 per year. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Various voluntary benefits:
  • Life, AD&D
  • Tuition assistance and scholarships
  • Employee assistance program
  • Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
  • Pet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.