Staff Accountant

Frontida, Inc.; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontida Management Group in Wisconsin is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting for FMG’s senior living communities. You will perform month-end close, ensure accurate records, review billing and payables, and support budgeting, forecasting, and audit prep.

You will report to the Director of Finance and help drive accuracy, timeliness, and accountability across the finance team, with opportunities for growth as responsibilities expand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance (CPA or progress toward a CPA a plus).
• 3–5 years accounting experience including month-end close and reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and accrual-basis accounting.
• Experience with ALIS or similar resident billing system preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, senior living or multi-site operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepaid amortization and depreciation.
• Reconcile bank, credit card and balance sheet accounts monthly, fix differences.
• Record and reconcile transactions between FMG entities.
• Prepare monthly financial statements for each community, plus combined reports.
• Check monthly resident billing and reconcile billing and census data to QuickBooks Online.
• Oversee collections on past-due resident and third-party payer accounts.
• Review vendor invoices coding, payment runs and expense reimbursements.
• Maintain vendor records and prepare annual 1099 filings.
• Compare actual results to budget and explain differences; assist with budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare schedules and documents for audits and tax filings.
• Train and guide the Accounting Assistant and cover AR and AP when needed.

Skills

Month-end close

Account reconciliations

GAAP knowledge

QuickBooks Online

Excel (pivot tables)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ALIS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

About Frontida Management Group Frontida Management Group (FMG) runs senior living communities with a commitment to the residents and families we serve. Our finance team keeps the accounting accurate and on time for every community, so our operations leaders can focus on care.

The Role The Staff Accountant handles day-to-day accounting for FMG's senior living communities. You will run the month-end close, keep our accounting records accurate, and review billing and payables work done by our Accounting Assistant. You will report to the Director of Finance and help with budgeting, forecasting and audit preparation. This is a good fit for an accountant who has mastered the basics and wants more responsibility and a clear path to grow.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepaid amortization and depreciation
• Reconcile bank, credit card and balance sheet accounts each month, and track down and fix any differences
• Record and reconcile transactions between FMG entities
• Prepare monthly financial statements for each community, plus combined reports
• Check monthly resident billing in ALIS and reconcile billing and census data to QuickBooks Online
• Oversee collections on past-due resident and third-party payer accounts
• Review how vendor invoices are coded, along with payment runs and employee expense reimbursements
• Maintain vendor records and prepare annual 1099 filings
• Compare actual results to budget and explain the differences, and help with annual budgets and rolling forecasts
• Prepare schedules and supporting documents for audits and tax filings
• Train and guide the Accounting Assistant and cover AR and AP when needed

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field (CPA or progress toward a CPA is a plus)
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, including month-end close and account reconciliations
• Working knowledge of GAAP and accrual-basis accounting
• Skill with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivot tables)
• Experience with ALIS or a similar resident billing system preferred
• Experience in healthcare, senior living or multi-site operations preferred
• Strong attention to detail, organization and the ability to meet recurring deadlines
• Clear communication with residents, families, vendors and staff