Senior Accountant

The Gatesworth; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Discounted Employee Meals

Complimentary Parking

Discounted Club Fitness rates

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

The Gatesworth Communities in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our corporate finance team.

This full-cycle accounting role supports all four communities — The Gatesworth, McKnight Place Assisted Living & Memory Care, McKnight Place Extended Care, and Parc Provence — and ensures accuracy of consolidated financial reporting. You will own the monthly close, perform reconciliations, prepare financial statements, oversee resident billing and revenue recognition, review AR/AP,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience supporting multiple entities or locations a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• CPA preferred.
• Public accounting or senior healthcare industry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close process across all four communities — journal entries, account reconciliations, accrual/prepaid schedules.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and budget-to-actual variance analysis by community.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations for each community.
• Oversee resident billing and revenue recognition tied to move-ins/move-outs.
• Review AR aging and coordinate collections with billing teams.
• Review and approve AP vendor invoices.
• Support annual audits, tax filings, and cost reports with the Corporate Controller.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and financial reporting for all communities.
• Maintain internal controls over cash, billing, and disbursements; reconcile intercompany transactions.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP accounting systems

Job description

Senior Accountant | The Gatesworth Communities | St. Louis, MO

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Location: The Gatesworth, 1 McKnight Place, St. Louis, MO 63124

This is an on-site position based in St. Louis, MO. Candidates must currently reside in the St. Louis area at the time of application. We are unable to consider candidates who are not yet local or who would require relocation, and we do not offer relocation assistance or remote/hybrid arrangements for this role.

The Gatesworth Communities, a locally owned senior living organization in St. Louis, is hiring a Senior Accountant to join our corporate finance team. This full-cycle accounting role supports all four of our communities — The Gatesworth, McKnight Place Assisted Living & Memory Care, McKnight Place Extended Care, and Parc Provence — and plays a key part in the accuracy of our consolidated financial reporting. A great fit for an experienced accountant who thrives on precision, deadlines, and process improvement across a multi-site portfolio.

What You'll Do:

• Own the monthly close process across all four communities — journal entries, account reconciliations, accrual/prepaid schedules
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and budget-to-actual variance analysis by community
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations for each community, including security deposits and bank accounts
• Oversee resident billing and revenue recognition tied to move-ins, move-outs, and ancillary charges across sites
• Review AR aging and coordinate collections with billing teams
• Review and approve AP vendor invoices
• Support annual audits, tax filings, and cost reports alongside the Corporate Controller
• Assist with annual budget preparation and financial reporting for all communities
• Maintain internal controls over cash, billing, and disbursements at the community level
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and maintain fixed asset records
• Prepare Missouri sales and use tax returns

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Experience supporting multiple entities or locations a plus
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• CPA preferred
• Public accounting or senior healthcare industry experience a plus

We offer Competitive Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Discounted Employee Meals
• Complimentary Parking
• Discounted Club Fitness rates
• Employee Appreciation Events
• and more!

Why The Gatesworth Communities:

Join a well-established, locally owned organization known for excellence in senior living, with the opportunity to gain broad exposure across a growing four-community portfolio. Work in a collaborative finance team with clear processes, strong leadership support, and room to bring your own ideas to the table.