Senior Accountant - Technical Accounting

Ericksonseniorlivingcareers; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

3% 401k match

2 remote days hybrid

Education assistance

Onsite medical centers

Wellness & volunteering hours

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living in Baltimore, MD seeks a Senior Accountant – Technical to support technical accounting and financial reporting across a multi-entity structure. The role researches accounting conclusions, prepares analyses, and contributes to external reporting and audits.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, CPA (or CPA candidate), strong US GAAP knowledge (ASC 606/810/842/805/850), and expertise in consolidations and complex transactions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in technical accounting and financial reporting.
• CPA or CPA candidate with active pursuit or certification.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge with ability to apply authoritative literature.
• Experience with ASC 606, 810, 842, 805, 850 preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with limited supervision.
• Experience supporting external audits in multi-entity environments.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and prepare technical accounting memoranda for complex transactions.
• Prepare consolidation analyses, elimination entries, and equity method schedules.
• Draft annual and interim financial statements and footnote disclosures.
• Coordinate external audit requests and maintain accounting documentation.
• Support acquisitions, dispositions, and new ventures through analysis.
• Identify internal control considerations from complex transactions.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Oral and written communication

Analytical abilities

Education

CPA credential

Tools

Advanced Excel

ERP/consolidation systems

Job description

Location:

Erickson Senior Living

The Senior Accountant – Technical

role supports technical accounting and financial reporting across a complex multi-entity structure that includes wholly owned entities, joint ventures with majority and minority interests, and not-for-profit communities. In partnership with the Director of Technical Accounting, this individual will research and document accounting conclusions for complex and non-routine transactions, prepare supporting analyses, and contribute to external financial reporting and audit-related deliverables. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, analytical capabilities, and exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Research, analyze, and prepare technical accounting memoranda for complex and non-routine transactions, including consolidation and deconsolidation (ASC 810), business combinations and common-control transactions (ASC 805), revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), and related-party arrangements (ASC 850).
• Evaluate contracts and legal agreements, including leases, management agreements, loan documents, and joint venture operating agreements, and identify accounting implications and key reporting considerations.
• Develop accounting position analyses, supporting schedules, materiality assessments, and error evaluations.
• Prepare consolidation analyses, elimination entries, noncontrolling interest calculations, equity method accounting schedules, and consolidated cash flow reporting.
• Draft annual and interim financial statements, footnote disclosures, and other financial reporting deliverables.
• Coordinate external audit requests and serve as a primary preparer of audit support schedules and accounting documentation.
• Support acquisitions, dispositions, financings, restructurings, and new venture activity through accounting research and transaction analysis.
• Identify and document internal control considerations arising from complex transactions and accounting conclusions.
• Assist with entity-level and regulatory reporting requirements, including state continuing care filings.

What we offer:

• A 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:

$95,000 – 105,000 per year plus eligibility for annual bonus.

What you will need:

• 5+ years of progressive experience, including Big 4 public accounting and/or technical accounting and financial reporting roles
• Licensed CPA or a CPA candidate
• Demonstrated experience drafting technical accounting memoranda with authoritative accounting literature
• Experience researching and applying US GAAP using authoritative accounting literature and common search platforms (e.g. Deloitte Roadmap, PwC Viewpoint, EY FRD, or similar)
• Working knowledge of ASC 606, 810, 842, 805, and 850
• Ability to independently manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines with limited supervision
• Consolidation experience in a multi-entity environment with majority and minority interests; joint venture experience strongly preferred
• Experience supporting external audits; senior living, healthcare, real estate, or hospitality experience preferred
• Advanced Excel; experience with large ERP and consolidation systems

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.