Senior Accountant, Internal Controls

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote work days (2)

401k with match

Onsite medical centers

Education reimbursement

Wellness & volunteer hours

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living in Baltimore is seeking a Senior Accountant of Internal Controls to strengthen policies and improve efficiency across community finance, operations and corporate partners.

You will lead development and maintenance of accounting controls, collaborate with auditors, and standardize processes while applying US GAAP and COSO. CPA preferred, with 4+ years in accounting and 2+ years in a supervisory role.

Qualifications

• Active CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred.
• 4+ years in accounting and financial reporting, with at least 2+ years in a supervisory role over accounting professionals.
• Experience at an audit/CPA firm is a plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and COSO framework.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls and mitigate risks.
• Review and update accounting policies to ensure their accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate audit and ensure adherence to requirements.
• Work with the accounting and reporting team to evaluate and document processes across functions.
• Develop recommendations to standardize business processes, strengthen controls, and improve operational efficiency.
• Demonstrate professional skepticism and knowledge of US GAAP in reporting.

Skills

CPA

Management

GAAP

COSO

Education

CPA certification or CPA candidate

Job description

Location: Erickson Senior Living

The Senior Accountant of Internal Controls works closely with the Directors and Accounting Managers to evaluate and develop standard business processes to strengthen controls and improve efficiency. The Senior Accountant of Internal Controls should drive a strong customer satisfaction focus both internally within our team and externally during our interaction with the community finance and operations teams and corporate finance partners.

What we offer

• Culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• Work‑life balance through vacation, Health & Wellness hours, and company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law; and a 2 remote days hybrid schedule
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones

Compensation

$85,000 - 95,000 annually plus eligibility for annual bonus

How you will make an impact

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls and mitigate risks.
• Review and update the accounting policies to ensure their accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate audit and ensure adherence to audit requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the accounting and reporting team to evaluate and document processes and procedures across the various functions.
• Develop recommendations to standardize business processes, strengthen controls, and improve operational efficiency.
• Demonstrate the ability to critically assess data and appropriately apply professional skepticism to information presented. Demonstrate current knowledge of US GAAP.
• Interact with other departments and community finance teams to ensure effective coordination and communication.

What you will need

• Active CPA or candidate is strongly preferred
• 4 or more years in accounting and financial reporting with at least the last 2+ years in a management/supervisory role over accounting professionals.
• Experience at an audit/CPA firm a plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and COSO framework

Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, Erickson Senior Living is one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care with a growing, national network of communities. We help people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well‑being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work‑life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.