Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs a variety of professional level accounting duties involved in preparing, maintaining,

analyzing, verifying, and reconciling complex financial transactions, statements, records, and

reports; maintains the accuracy of the Properties ledgers financial systems; assists in the

preparation and reconciliation of assigned reports, year-end tax, and year end closing. This position

will report to the Controller.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to all components of the above position summary the following “Essential Duties and

Responsibilities” are essential to successful performance in this position

• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with Generally Accepted

Accounting Practices (GAAP) and corporate policies and procedures.

• Compiles, calculates, and balances accounting information for a specific set of accounts

from various sources and prepares account entries i.e. Daily, Monthly and Yearly Journal

Entries.

• Prepares and posts receipts, journals, Charge batches, AP and reports ensuring

transactions are properly and accurately recorded in a timely manner but not limited to

and including other responsibilities as required by Controller.

• Sets up and maintains accurate and complete accounting records, files and supporting

documentation.

• Maintains General Ledger (Income Statement & Balance Sheet Accounts) verifies and

reconciles data and processes correcting entries as needed.

• Participates in monthly closing; analyzes General Ledger details, prepares variance

reports.

• Ensures and adheres to accounting and property deadlines as instructed by the Controller

or other Senior Management. Make certain all financial reporting deadlines are met.

• Performs routine analysis of accounting data, may interpret information, and make

recommendations or inferences relative to findings.

• Assists with monthly review of financial statement process and submits every 15th of the

month; identifies and reports major variances in revenue and expenses to the Controller.

• Acts as liaison with other peers and third-party individuals to provide accounting

information and respond to their inquiries throughout the year.

• Responds to the Business Office Manager inquiries in a timely manner.
• Reviews current procedures and provides feedback to improve effectiveness of the

accounting department.

ADDED RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond appropriately to changes in the work setting.
• Be familiar with the Savant Senior Living Policies & Procedures Manual and Savant

Senior Living Associate Handbook.

• Perform other related assignments as required.
• Attend required in-service training.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Act on constructive feedback by listening to supervisor(s), customers and peers and use it

to improve.

• performance.
• Demonstrate positive attitude and ability to work well with all people, both in Corporate

and Community setting.

• Promote a positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork.
• Demonstrate willingness to help other staff whenever needed.
• Observe standard precaution procedures and all safe workplace measures.
• Report any suspected or observed abuse, neglect or misappropriation of company

property or funds.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The incumbent in this position does not have any direct supervision.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS

• At least 18 years of age.
• Required Criminal Record Clearance.
• Any special licenses, certifications, and certificates (First Aid/ CPR Certified)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or 2 years of experience in Accounting, preferably both.
• A working knowledge of payroll processing for up to 300 employees, using an automated

payroll system.

• A working knowledge of federal and State payroll and tax laws and regulations, and basic

accounting principles.

• Strong personal computer skills including data entry, transmission of data, formatting of

routine accounting reports, preparation of spreadsheets, and word processing.

• Ability to calculate accurately and efficiently, including ten-key skills by touch.
• Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently and make mature business decisions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

To perform this position successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty and

responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals

with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The requirements listed

below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Proficiency in MS Office systems
• Ability and willingness to report to work on time and ready for work on each scheduled

day.

• Exceptional analytical skills
• Exceptional ability to prioritize tasks and to work on multiple assignments at the same

time (multi-task).

• Demonstrated understanding of accounting processes and other office platforms or

software’s (Yardi, Brex, MS Office)

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to make decisions independently and

communicate effectively when dealing with clients, families, other staff members,

supervisors, and other peers both internal and external.

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with appropriate

documentation skills to complete reports, utilize data, and communicate ideas

constructively at all levels of the organization.

• Knowledge of principles of equal opportunity employment
• Demonstrate flexibility in applying different approaches to changing work demands.
• Be open to opinions and recommendations of others.
• Ability to manage change and uncertainty in a way that encourages principle-based

decisions.

• Responsible for personal stress management
• Be assertive and respectful.
• Resolve issues through interaction.
• Ability to establish and consistently enforce appropriate boundaries with internal and

external individuals.

• Demonstrated ability to learn.

I understand and acknowledge the contents within my job description and will be able to perform

all duties as listed with or without a reasonable accommodation.

What we offer

• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Insurance
• Critical Illness and
• Accident Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending (FSAs)
• Paid Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Bereavement Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Team Member Referral Program
• Spot Pet Insurance – up to 20% discount for employees

Pay rate $80,000-$90,000 per year DOE

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their race,

color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic

information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and

will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.