Senior Accountant-General Ledger
We are currently seeking a Senior Account This position is responsible for the consolidated segment of Sunrise Senior Living, Inc.'s general ledger activity for its various corporate entities. The key role of the Senior Accountant will center on general ledger account activity with emphasis on Lease and Intangible. The Senior Accountant is also responsible for: timely recording of monthly entries for amortization of intangible assets and leases; accurate, consistent and complete reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts; timely documentation and clearance of identified variances; assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities; budget variance analysis; and ad hoc analyses for internal customers. The ability to successfully work in a team environment and to work across multiple facets of the organization is essential in this position.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 1) Accounting (70%) - Record monthly entries for amortization expense and reconcile the intangible asset and lease accounts.
- Prepare Balance Sheet and P& L flux analyses and assist in completing related footnotes disclosures for 10Q and 10K.
- Successfully complete all monthly account reconciliations in a timely manner and create a plan of execution (with guidance from manager when needed) for each material variance found.
- Coordinate and prioritize diverse and voluminous series of accounting tasks on a monthly basis and deliver good results.
- Take on new activities as they are assigned to the department
2) Controls (20%) - Help manager keep all Sarbanes-Oxley documents up-to-date reflecting any changes within department's processes.
- Ensure adherence of self and staff to internal controls and SOX procedures.
- Identify all reconciling variances and provide recommendations to manager for process improvement when appropriate.
- Work toward using creative and technological solutions to better manage workflows.
- Create positive, free-flowing communication with the various departments at SSL to enhance the effectiveness and cooperation in resolving issues and variances arose from daily tasks.
3) Reporting (10%) - Coordinate reporting requirements for internal customers.
- Compile and organize reports required by external and internal audit.
- Generate ad hoc analyses as requested.
This position requires a great deal of contact with many groups within SSL including, but not limited to: Accounts Payable, Payroll, Billing, Treasury, External Reporting, and Owner Reporting. Therefore, it is extremely important that the candidate possess solid communication skills.
DECISION-MAKING LATITUDE The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Assistant Manager and the Manager. However, significant decision-making latitude will be expected and encouraged on day-to-day issues that may be resolved by the Senior Accountant. Unusual items may always be brought to the attention of peers and supervisors for further analysis and brainstorming.
Qualifications: A. Education Four year degree in accounting major. CPA desired
B.
Experience 3 - 5 years on-the-job accounting experience with increasing responsibility in career progression
C. Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Accounting experience in high volume business environment
General ledger accounting and reconciliation experience in a multi-ownership environment
Detail oriented, strong organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills, strong oral and written skills. and strong problem-solving skills
Team oriented attitude
Ability to comfortably work in an intensely deadline-oriented environment
Heavy experience with Microsoft Excel
