At Erickson Retirement Communities, we're all about enriching the lives of our residents, by giving our employees everything they need to succeed. Here, you can make the most of your talents and be your innovative best. So join the nation's leader in full-service retirement communities and share your talents with people truly interested in your success.

There are no limits to what you can accomplish here. Especially if you have a background or interest in the following area:

Org Marketing Statement

Erickson Retirement Communities develops and manages continuing care retirement communities that provide unparalleled opportunities and unmatched value for middle-income people over age 62. The Erickson network currently comprises 20 campuses in twelve states, along with the Retirement Living TV network and the NorthBay Adventure Camp. The company is rapidly growing to achieve our goal of serving even more seniors nationwide. As we grow, we seek talented, compassionate individuals to share their gifts to create communities that celebrate life.

Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant is aware of departmental strategy and has broad responsibilities that include general ledger maintenance, account analysis, reconciliations, and report preparations. The Staff Accountant will provide a high level of both internal and external customer satisfaction.

1. Strategy: Be aware of the strategy of the department

2. Talent: Learning and Development
a. Prepare and discuss IDP with Manager or Assistant Controller
b. Participate in internal/external training opportunities

3. Customer Satisfaction:
a. Provide a high level of internal/external customer service.
b. Learn the Erickson values

4. Management:
a. Understand job tasks assigned
b. Communicate with supervisor

5. Specific Tasks:
a. Maintain the General Ledger (dollars and statistics) for assigned lines of business and communities.
b. Prepare journal entries and maintain monthly accounting records.
c. Reconcile assigned bank and balance sheet accounts.
d. Resolve outstanding items on account reconciliations in conjunction with other departments as necessary.
e. Prepare and post adjustments in the General Ledger.
f. Prepare or assist in the preparation of assigned month-end financial reports, including reviewing reports for unusual trends, comparing current month results to prior month and investigating trends.
g. Prepare or assist in the preparation of assigned schedules for the month-end community Financial Packages.
h. Prepare assigned bank wire transfers.
i. Assist in the annual audit, including preparation of audit shell for an assigned community.
j. Provide supporting documentation for the preparation of the communities tax returns and regulatory filings.
k. Seek and identify more efficient accounting procedures within the department. Assist in the development of new procedures and controls.
l. Develop strong relationships and interact with personnel in the communities to insure that their accounting needs are met.
m. Perform special projects as required.
n. Other duties as assigned.


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Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline. 2 + years experience in the field or a related area. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required. Prior experience with JD Edwards is a plus, but not required.

EEO Statement

In conformity with applicable laws, Erickson Retirement Communities, Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law or unrelated to job requirements.

Closing Statement

"AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND AN APPLICANT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT TO SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH, LIE DETECTOR, OR SIMILAR TEST OR EXAMINATION AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT. ANY EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS PROVISION IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE."

Embracing Diversity in All We Do. Equal Opportunity Employer.