Senior Housing Accountant

Accountant - Senior Living

The Accountant - Senior Living provides accurate financial information to management by preparing and analyzing financial data, reports, and statements through the company’s financial systems. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with GAAP, supporting community and corporate accounting functions, and maintaining strong financial controls. The ideal candidate has solid accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Track and maintain asset ledgers for assigned communities.
• Document financial transactions and reconcile account discrepancies.
• Prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, cash flow reports, budgets, and other financial analyses.
• Audit documents to substantiate financial transactions.
• Ensure financial accuracy and compliance by following internal controls and GAAP standards.
• Verify documentation and issue disbursements for payments.
• Support accounts receivable activities.
• Maintain community corporate books, distributions, and shareholder changes.
• Research and interpret accounting policies and regulations as needed.
• Comply with federal, state, and local financial regulations and advise management of changes.
• Assist with year-end audits, annual tax filings, and quarterly use tax filings.
• Reconcile various bank accounts across multiple communities and entities.
• Collaborate with management, operations leaders, community managers, residents, and family members.
• Prepare special reports and provide financial insights to support decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• Senior Living Experience preferred
• Prior Yardi Experience required
• Minimum of five years of accounting experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently.

The Perks That Matter:

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Paid time off and flexible hours
• Employee assistance program and on-demand pay
• Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing company

About Jaybird Senior Living:

We provide seniors with the exceptional care they deserve, in an extraordinary living environment. Our communities offer seniors the freedom to enjoy each day as they see fit, with the right level of care and support; helping them approach life with renewed confidence and purpose.

Since 2004, we’ve created a culture where our staff can innovate and grow — while our residents thrive and their families enjoy peace of mind.

The Minnesota Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires employers in the state of Minnesota to disclose the following information. If the position applied to is not located in Minnesota, the following information may not apply. The base range represents the low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, we provide a variety of benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off (PTO), Flexible hours for better work-life balance, Employee assistance program, on-demand pay.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws.