Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Behind every successful business is a skilled Accountant. Analyzing financial statements, evaluating actual vs. budget, reconciling balance sheets and managing audit requests help guide our company to make educated financial decisions. And we respect that a balanced work-life is just as important as a balanced journal entry . We’re looking for an in-house experienced independent thinker who will serve as an expert resource for our corporate and field teams and is ready to make an impact.

Full time: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Our investment in you:

• Above standard industry pay and comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield and employer-matching 401(k)
• Length of service bonus
• PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
  • Up to 22 days paid time off your first year, including holidays, your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning and the opportunity to roll over unused time
• $2 meals on our campuses including a main dish, a side, drink and dessert

Our support for you:

• Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa.
• Direct access to your supervisory team
• Career paths and continuing education
• Employee assistance program for you and your family
• Wellness reimbursement

Accountant Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparing monthly journal entries for multiple legal entities to ensure proper accounting of revenue and expenses for assigned facilities.
• Conduct related general ledger closing activities to ensure the deadlines of financial reporting are met, and all accounting and reporting activities are performed in accordance with the accounting policies and/or financial procedures of the company.
• Prepares monthly financials, which includes generating and reviewing financial statements, comparing actual to budget, and investigating/explaining variances, analyzing key accounts, identifying unusual transactions, verifying accuracy of reserves and accruals, follow-up and reviewing with management, preparing adjusting journal entries, and ensuring accuracy of the financial statements.
• Maintains fixed asset database including adding new assets or disposals to the system, and running reports as needed.
• Distributes financials to senior management and executive directors, and answers any questions that arise.
• Digitally archives monthly financial reports for permanent records.
• Performs monthly account reconciliations along with supporting schedules for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll withholdings, suspense, fixed assets, construction in progress (CIP), intercompany transactions, prepaid invoices, co-worker loans, payroll accruals, etc.
• Prepares facilities for year-end and preliminary audit by analyzing financial reports and adjusting accounts as necessary, and provides documentation for the annual audit for assigned facilities.
• Assist and prepare annual budget templates for assigned legal entities for senior management.

Accountant Requirements:

• Education: Must have minimum of high school diploma or GED. Accounting or Business Degree is preferred, or a minimum of two years college level business and accounting related course work. Must be able to communicate the English language effectively both orally and in writing, and comprehend the same.
• Experience: Position requires 1-3 years of accounting and bookkeeping experience. Strong technology skills are required; experience with current accounting software is preferred and must be knowledgeable with Microsoft Office products. Prior experience in multi-entity healthcare accounting environment is a plus.
• Ability to identify problems, secure relevant data, relate data from different sources, and identify possible causes of problems.
• Ability to self-manage time and work priorities in order to successfully accomplish tasks.
• Must have a willingness to cooperate and work as part of a team.
• Well organized and detail oriented, excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong ability to multi-task, excellent customer service skills, dependable, and follow through skills are a must.

About Country Meadows:

We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 35 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better.

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