Accountant - Home Office
Company: Lifespace Communities, Inc.
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: June 18, 2022
Job Description:
Salary Range: $60,000 to $67,000Don't just live life....love
life!Who wants to go to a boring job? At Lifespace, we get paid to
create memories for our residents! We are not limited by our job
title. We are one team united by our passion for service with a
dash of fun. No matter the stage in your career, this is your
opportunity to be empowered to create your own lasting
impression.Lifespace Communities would like to introduce the
opportunity to become an Accountant at:Home Office4201 Corporate
DriveWest Des Moines, IA 50266The Accountant provides financial
services to each of the Lifespace communities. Duties include
general accounting, month-end reporting, analysis, and governance,
regulatory and corporate compliance while providing timely
information and support to both the communities and home office.A
few other details about the role:
- Work closely with the directors of finance, accounting
department and others within the organization to ensure journal
entries and other transactions are accurately and timely
recorded
- Prepare daily reconciliations for cash accounts
- Prepare monthly reconciliations for assigned balance sheet and
income statement accounts
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies
- Work closely with the accounting/finance team and others within
the organization to ensure open and accurate communications and
excellent customer service
- Identify and resolve issues as they arise, and determine the
process and controls needed to prevent the issue from occurring
again in the future
- Assist in the preparation of month-end, quarterly and annual
reports, consolidation, and other reporting as assignedWork with
the controller on special projects
- Assist with the budget, forecasting and audit processes as
requested
- Continuously pursue process improvement and embraces best
practices in the accounting function
- Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules,
and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company
policies and procedures.
- Obtain knowledge and demonstrate the principles of Living
Lifespace, person directed care and successful aging philosophies
and their inherent core values of commitment, respect, compassion,
dedication, team work and quality. Team member will support,
actively participate and act in accordance with the principles of
the Living Lifespace service culture and be familiar with and
fluent in the language and service pillars of Living
Lifespace.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and
meetings.And here's what you need to apply:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or an associate's
degree with five years of demonstrated experience in
accounting.
- Two to three years accounting experience.
- Knowledge of US GAAP.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills. Must be
able to effectively communicate in person and over the phone.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Detail oriented, with problem solving skills to ensure
accuracy.
- Excellent computer skills and the ability to navigate through
multiple systems. Spreadsheet, software, and hardware
proficient.
- Must be self-motivated and work independently as well as
collaboratively as part of a team.
- Must demonstrate strong analytical skills along with the
ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and
multi-tasking skills.Lifespace has enjoyed over 40 years of success
and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued
growth, and the support from your Lifespace family get ready to
ignite your life and experience Living Lifespace.ORGANIZATIONAL
OVERVIEW:Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines,
Iowa, is one of the nation's largest senior living provider of
non-profit retirement communities. The organization has annual
revenue of over $340 million and employs over 3,800 team members.
Lifespace Communities is an Equal Employment Opportunity
Employer.Lifespace has remained true to its founding ideal: to help
create exceptional, financially sound communities where people
could enjoy a more rewarding and secure retirement. The
organization is committed to excellence and innovation in creating
communities that celebrate the lives of seniors. Lifespace serves
over 5,100 residents.The Lifespace Communities are as follows:
- Abbey Delray - Delray Beach, Florida
- Abbey Delray South - Delray Beach, Florida
- Beacon Hill - Lombard, Illinois
- Claridge Court - Prairie Village, Kansas
- Edgemere - Dallas, Texas
- Friendship Village Of Bloomington - Bloomington, Minnesota
- Friendship Village Of South Hills - Upper St. Claire,
Pennsylvania
- Harbour's Edge - Delray Beach, Florida
- Newcastle Place- Meqon, Wisconsin
- Oak Trace - Downers Grove, Illinois
- Querencia at Barton Creek - Austin, Texas
- The Stayton - Fort Worth, Texas
- Village On The Green - Longwood, Florida
- The Waterford - Juno Beach, Florida
Keywords: Lifespace Communities, Inc., West Des Moines , Accountant - Home Office, Accounting, Auditing , West Des Moines, Iowa
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