Regional accountant job description

Watermark Retirement Communities is one of the Top 25 Best Workplaces in Senior Housing for Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and Home Healthcare. For over 30 years, we've been a company that celebrates people, their stories, and their meaningful interactions-because every interaction matters! Watermark is focused on keeping our communities healthy and our residents thriving through leading edge technology and well-being programs that benefit our entire Watermark family. Learn more. Stay Safe. Be Well. We are proud of the talented and nurturing associates that have chosen to work for Watermark, and we honor each of them.
Why Work at Watermark Retirement Communities?

* Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow!
* Get Early Access to Earned Income!!
* Tuition Reimbursement Program (NEW*)
* Competitive Wages
* Excellent Benefits
* Easy Shift Scheduling with Mobile App
* Recognition and Rewards Program
* Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Pay
* 401k Program
* Associate Discounts
* Education and Training Programs Available

This position reports to the Accounting Manager and will assist in preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements, and other month end close related items for multiple senior living communities. The ideal candidate excels at organization, planning, and multi-tasking. This position requires an individual who can prioritize a diverse array of projects and deadlines, while taking direction from and working alongside various accountants and managers. Key responsibilities and qualifications include:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Prepare journal entries
* Prepare reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts
* Create financial statements and distribute to various parties
* Perform variance analysis
* File sales tax and use tax
* Ensure property tax payments are made timely
* Prepare rollforwards and other similar support schedules
* Coordinate with community personnel for monthly accruals
* Assist community personnel with preparation of annual budgets
* Review invoice GL coding
* Assist in improving and documenting processes
* Provide support for annual audits

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting
* 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience
* Working knowledge of US GAAP
* Excellent excel skills
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Ability to communicate with a variety of individuals across the organization
* Strong organizational and planning skills
* Desire to learn on the job and grow as a professional

What you will get from us:

* Comprehensive orientation and onboarding program
* State of the art systems and tools
* Excellent benefits
* Great work environment

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/LBGTQ - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any associate at Watermark or its affiliates via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Watermark as a result of the referral or through other means.