Assistant Accountant Jobs in Ridgefield, WA (NOW HIRING)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Senior Accountant is responsible for providing accurate and relevant financial accounting reports for Hawthorn Senior Living, LLC, and related business entities in a professional, accurate and timely manner.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent education and experience is required.
• Minimum four years’ work experience required in financial accounting showing progressively increasing levels of responsibility.
• Knowledge in Yardi preferred
• Possess a working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ability to analyze financial reports, identify areas of concern and make recommendations to Accounting Manager and/or Controller.
• Possess a working knowledge of how other modules affect the general ledger.
• Intermediate/Expert Excel Skills (pivot tables, v-lookups and formulas, power query)
• Must be detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple work duties.
• Embodies a patient and creative attitude with the ability to “think outside the box”.
• Demonstrates a commitment to and respect for all individuals.
• Builds on basic learning and carries it from one situation to another.
• Takes responsibility to eliminate the source of problems.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in problem solving and decision making.
• Asks questions and seeks assistance as needed.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, taking into consideration body language, filters, listening, paraphrasing and questions with co-workers and residents of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Must be able to work efficiently and pleasantly in an extremely busy work environment.
• Must be a team player who is able to deal with difficult situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet department deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible hours, as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regular, on-site attendance and punctuality is required as scheduled.
• Takes responsibility for maintaining current knowledge of the Hawthorn Senior Living Employee Handbook.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Responsible for financial accounting records from general ledger through preparation of financial statements.
• Review budgets and prepare budget-to-actual variance analysis reports.
• Perform various reconciliations of accounts and financial analysis.
• Accumulate required tax package information for tax accountant.
• Prepare required statutory and other relevant reports, as assigned.
• Assist with external audit preparation, as needed.
• Train Staff Accountants I and II in all facets of Hawthorn Community accounting policies and procedures and serve as resource person.
• Monitor and review assigned Staff Accountants’ work to ensure Hawthorn Senior Living, LLC, and related business entity financial accounting reports are accurate, relevant and available in a timely manner.
• Ensure that various analytical reports are accurate and complete.
• Assist Accounting Manager with high level entity tasks as well as treasury tasks
• Maintain all required special project schedules, such as the debt service schedule.

Perform additional responsibilities as assigned, such as:

o   New Community accounting (pre-open through first six (6) months of operation)

·       Assist when needed to Maintain Fixed Assets Module & CIP

·       Compile and maintain outside entity distribution lists for rollup Reporting

·       Provide back-up and support for Manager and report to Controller in Manager’s absence.

·       Assist in field training

·       Perform other duties as assigned according to Hawthorn policies and guidelines.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all work assigned for the agreed-upon wage, accepting no additional payment or non-perishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community Management Teams or others.
• Meets the assigned work requirements of the job.
• Adheres to dress/appearance code.  Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasion or weather conditions.  If you have questions, check with your supervisor.
• Serves as a role model for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitude.
• Represents the Company in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner when in public.
• Understands safe and proper chemical use and adheres to safety protocols.  This includes using personal protective equipment when necessary.
• Attends education and training classes as necessary to fulfill company training requirements and/or state regulations applicable to the position.
• Maintains personnel, resident, and business proprietary and/or confidential matters/material in strict confidence with management of the Company (and/or Company staff as needed).       

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General Office Environment.
• May require working flexible hours.

At Hawthorn Senior Living, our caring concern for our residents is the foundation that leads to outstanding resident services. As contributing members of the communities we serve, what is most important is that we love our residents. We care about people and because our residents deserve the best, we are looking for employees who understand caring and compassionate customer service. Working with our retirement communities, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our seniors every day.