Staff Accountant

Brookdale Senior Living; Milwaukee (WI); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and promotes career growth. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to financial success while working from the comfort of your home. You will be responsible for managing financial activities, ensuring accurate reporting, and providing exceptional customer service. With a strong emphasis on professional development and health and wellness programs, this position not only offers competitive compensation but also a comprehensive benefits package. If you are ready to make a positive impact and grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Discounts

Referral Program

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with journal entries and cost control measures.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial activities including payroll and general ledger integrity.
• Prepare and control journal entries and financial statements.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Financial Reporting

Journal Entry Management

Cost Control

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

Description

Supports Brookdale's operations and corporate management in obtaining financial success by planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the financial activities, including payroll. Maintains the integrity of the general ledger by applying generally accepted accounting principles to all transactions. Completes balance sheet account reconciliations and bank account reconciliations by the established due dates. Researches and resolves reconciling items in a timely manner. Reviews cost center and chart of account structures. Makes recommendations as to cost center/account structure that will identify the nature of expenses to their proper area; assists in controlling annual expenditures and streamlines the data processing support required during month-end.

Prepares, verifies, and controls the entering of journal entries to the general ledger. Evaluates subsidiary journals for obvious errors and omissions and enters corrected data into the general ledger, i.e., enters monthly journal entries, executes monthly closing entries, executes month-end general ledger (by cost center and by natural account). Reviews monthly balance sheet and profit-and-loss statements for accuracy. Assists in coordinating monthly closing and production of statements to guarantee timely reporting. Reviews, redesigns, and enhances the on-line financial statements to ensure that the information reported properly reflects the company's financial position. Assists in reviewing and updating monthly closing procedures. Reviews supporting subsidiary schedules to ensure that the company's accounting practices are being maintained, i.e., insurance, fixed assets, amortization of prepaid; makes recommendations.

Ensures all processes are appropriately documented and assists in the on-going documentation of accounting policies and procedures. Prepares audit schedules and responds to auditor requests during financial audits, SOX audits or any other audit. Monitors and tracks cash outflows. Provides necessary updates to management. Interacts with field personnel. Provides exceptional customer service in explaining and responding to questions regarding monthly operating activity, investigating variances, providing detail of charges and booking reclass entries. Corresponds with third party financial institutions and regulatory bodies.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. Local Remote Position: To be considered you MUST live in the greater Milwaukee area, but you will work from home.

Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, 401(k), Associate assistance program, Employee discounts, Referral program, Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA), Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance.

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility: Paid Time Off, Paid holidays, Company provided life insurance, Adoption benefit, Disability (short and long term), Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Optional life and dependent life insurance, Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan, Tuition reimbursement.

Base pay in range will be determined by applicants skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.