Job Description:

Enlivant is seeking a Staff Accountant

at our Support Center in Downtown Chicago, IL

 

About Us:

We believe taking care of America’s aging population is not only a moral obligation but a true honor and privilege.  With over 230 communities, we are striving to be the nation’s most trusted senior living provider. Our staff treats residents like family and serves them with the utmost integrity and compassion. 

We are a certified “Great Place to Work” and we believe in not only making an impact in our industry but also with our employees. Our Benefits Plan is designed to recognize the diverse needs of our workforce with competitive medical, dental, vision packages, and a 401k with a company match. We also offer a generous unlimited paid time off program.

We provide personalized training, both face-to-face and online, to ensure employees are prepared for their roles, in compliance with state regulations, and are up-to-date on industry best practices and resources. Through our Learning Management System (LMS), all Enlivant employees have access to state-required regulatory courses, Memory Care courses from industry leader Teepa Snow, professional development and soft skills courses, and Continuing Education courses.

We invite you to start a rewarding career and make a difference in the lives of seniors today.

 

Position Summary:

As the Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting all areas of the general accounting department, including preparation of journal entries, monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement analytics. The Staff Accountant assists in the enhancement of internal controls and participates in special projects to support business initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and analytics over significant account balances.


• Review and analyze general ledger transactions and accounts.


• Compile support and respond to requests from management and external auditors.


• Assist with the preparation of various portfolio standalone audit reports.


• Evaluate and analyze internal controls for effectiveness and maintain accounting process documentation.


• Support multi-state business compliance through the preparation of sales and use tax returns and property tax filings as needed.


• Participate in special projects as required related to the optimization of financial and organizational procedures.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting


• 1 - 2 years of previous accounting experience


• CPA designation preferred


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Strong analytical and organizational skills


• The ideal candidate will uphold the principles of Enlivant’s mission to enrich life through meaningful relationships and vibrant communities and will embrace Enlivant’s five core values of Compassion, Humility, Integrity, Excellence, and Fun.

Enlivant provides equal employment opportunities for qualified individuals and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or other prohibited bases.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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