Senior Accountant

The Gatesworth; University City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Discounted Employee Meals

Complimentary Parking

Club Fitness discounts

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

The Gatesworth Communities in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our corporate finance team. This on-site role supports four communities and emphasizes accuracy, deadlines, and process improvement across a multi-site portfolio.

You will manage monthly closes, prepare statements, and oversee billing, reconciliations, and audits with a strong emphasis on internal controls and GAAP knowledge.

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, 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.

Skills

5+ years accounting

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

CPA preferred

Public accounting experience

Experience with multiple entities/LOCs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP software

Job description

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

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

This is an on-site position based in St. Louis, MO. Candidates must be able to work on-site in St. Louis immediately upon hire, with no relocation period needed. We do not offer relocation assistance, and this role does not support remote or hybrid work.

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.