Manager, Accounting- Debt/Lease

Company: Brookdale Senior Living
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Overview:Make Lives Better Including Your Own.If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:Tuition ReimbursementPet InsuranceAdoption Reimbursement BenefitsVariety of Associate DiscountsThis is an incentive based position, which may include bonuses, incentive or commission plans.Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.Please note, Brookdale is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination.Responsibilities:Ensures department objectives are met by managing staff, planning/evaluating department activities, and reviewing the financial information prepared by the department. Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, patient, associate, community, agency, company information and records.Directs, oversees and is responsible for the activities of their team within the Accounting department.Ensures that team is meeting month-end close deadlines and all other deadlines.Reviews and understands balance sheet account reconciliations, financial statements and other analyses to ensure the issued product is accurate, complete and timely.Ensures all Accounting entries are properly accounted for under generally accepted accounting principles.Works with finance leaders in operations and other departments to collect appropriate financial transactions.Prepares monthly financial reports to be provided to senior leadership; provides additional analysis as required.Performs month end reporting of financial results to internal management on a routine and ad hoc basis.Completes ad hoc requests for financial data to all functional areas within the company.Recommends and leads the implementation of changes to improve current processes.Performs accounting research as necessary.Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. Counsels and disciplines employees to guide development of the individual while enforcing productivity standards.Contributes to the team effort by personally assisting with routine department tasks/activities when needed.Establishes and maintains effective rapport with all levels of management. Assists operational areas in understanding and comprehending their financial results and related metrics.Uses sound judgment and experience to make decisions and resolve complex issues. Knows when to seek higher level approval before making certain decisions.Assists with projects as assigned and performs other related duties.Proactively identifies accounting opportunities, issues and alternatives to meet company objectives and plays a leadership role in resolving alternatives, opportunities or issues.This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.Qualifications:Education and ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance from four-year college or university; and five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special RequirementsCPA PreferredManagement/Decision MakingApplies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these.Knowledge and SkillsPossesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has a working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably PeopleSoft. Has a strong attention to detail. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline, specifically GAAP accounting principles.Physical Demands and Working ConditionsStandingWalkingSittingUse hands and fingers to handle or feelReach with hands and armsStoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlTalk or hearAbility to lift: Up to 10 poundsVisionRequires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendorsOccasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverageBrookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.Salary Range Information: $80,910 - $103,070 / year

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