Staff Accountant

Joining the Benchmark Senior Living team means putting your passion to work. Our associates feel a sense of belonging with the care that they provide, empowered by the open and reliable team that surrounds them. Our diverse and skilled workforce takes immense pride in a shared commitment: a devotion to providing caring and dedicated service. In our supportive environment, associates have the opportunity to learn and grow. With professional and personal training programs, as well as education for career advancement, we empower associates to explore their interests, feed their passion, and pursue growth opportunities. We invite you to connect with your calling, find purpose in your career, and gain lifelong relationships through the power of human connection by transforming the lives of seniors!

The Staff Accountant reports directly to a Senior Accountant.  This role is responsible for completing timely monthly financial reporting for a designated group of Benchmark owned/managed communities.  This responsibility includes assisting with timely preparation of monthly financial packages, maintaining accurate records, preparing detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, and reporting accurate monthly revenues and expenses.  Additionally, the Community Accountant is responsible for assisting with SOX compliance as well as preparing monthly financial reporting package and annual reporting for a 501c3 charity. In addition, this position provides general assistance and guidance to the Community Accounting team. 

Major responsibilities:

• Maintains monthly balance sheet work papers, including, but not limited to:
  • Accounts payable
  • Prepaid reconciliations
  • Prepares monthly bank reconciliations
  • Accrued reconciliations
• Posts monthly journal entries (including, but not limited to, payroll journals, payroll accruals, other accruals)
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial packages including the income statement and balance sheet
• Coordinate and assist with preparation of interim and year-end audit work papers
• Work with external auditors
• Review accounts payable batches
• Review and process community move out accounting through ticket system.
• Provides financial information, as needed, to internal budget & forecasting team
• Coordinates directly with community personnel for any financial related data needs
• Provides assistance to the Community Accounting team and Controller

Required Skills:

• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Maintains organized, neat, and accurate files
• Demonstrates ability to work as a team player
• Demonstrates good communication skills
• Communicates effectively with supervisor
• Demonstrates proficiency in:
  • MS Office (Word/Excel/Power Point)
  • GL accounting software (Yardi experience a plus)

Education/Experience:

• BS or BA degree in accounting, finance or business from accredited college or university
• We will consider current graduates as well as those with a few years of experience as well as part time candidates who are willing to job share.