Staff Accountant at Harbour Village

Des Moines, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

82000.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Statements Preparation, Journal Entries Posting, Account Reconciliation, Cash Management, Vendor Payments, Sales and Use Tax Returns, Abandoned Property Tracking, External Audit Documentation, System Setup, Microsoft Office Proficiency, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Detail Oriented, Prioritization, Multi-tasking, Customer Service

Industry

Travel Arrangements

Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for processing, analyzing, balancing and maintaining financial supporting schedules, and preparing monthly financial statements for communities that use centralized community accounting. Experience is Everything. At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you’ll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promise define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative workspace. You’ll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of seniors. What You’ll Do: * Performs monthly closing functions for subsidiary systems, prepares and posts journal entries into the general ledger system, reconciles accounts to the general ledger, analyzes and reviews financial statements, and prepares schedules and work papers as needed by the community. * Assist communities with cash management by maintaining daily cash sheets, reconcile resident payments, processes wires as required and assists community with managing vendor payments. * Provides daily support and coordinates training for community staff (Director of Financial Services, Business Office Manager and other team members) related to processes and procedures, billing, accounts payable and financial reporting. * Prepares sales and use tax returns, abandoned property and other city/county/state filings as required. * Responsible for tracking and maintaining Unclaimed Property records * Prepares required schedules and documentation for external audit firms engaged in community year end audits * Research special requests from DOMs, Executive Directors, or community staff regarding revenues, expenses, or billing issues. * Works with system setup and maintenance for startups/conversions. * Other projects and assignments as requested. What We’re Looking For: * Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent years of experience * Two to three years of experience in accounting-based role * Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, and Word) and able to work in multiple systems. * Must have effective verbal and written communication skills and be thorough and detail oriented. * The ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet deadlines is necessary. * Must be customer service oriented, able to work independently and use good judgment in making routine decisions. Why Join Us? * Industry Leader. * Inclusive & collaborative culture. * Top Workplace USA. * Top Workplace Iowa. * Charity and community involvement. * Outstanding advancement opportunities. * Ongoing career development. Benefits Competitive pay, great benefits and vacation time. We are an equal opportunity employer with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(K) with company match and paid parental leave. Our Commitment LCS creates living experiences that enhance the lives of seniors. You’ll see this commitment in our people. They’re talented, dedicated professionals who truly care about residents, with each conducting his or her work with integrity, honesty and transparency according to the principles of LCS. We strive to help every community succeed—strengthening available resources, establishing proven practices that lead to long-term growth and value for those living in, working for and affiliated with the community. Check us out on our website: https://www.lcsliving.com Additional Information Travel frequency: 0-10% Estimated Salary: $66,000 - $82,000 The actual title & salary will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors. A POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, INCLUDING REFERENCES IS REQUIRED. LCS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant is responsible for processing, analyzing, balancing, and maintaining financial supporting schedules, and preparing monthly financial statements for centralized community accounting. Key duties include performing monthly closing functions, posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting communities with cash management and training.