Financial Accountant

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities Mission:
We provide high quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living and community-based wellness programs. We are committed to meeting each individual's needs, in a culturally competent manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling our pledge…Life. Inspired Every Day.

The Financial Accountant prepares and analyzes the financial statements of Episcopal SeniorLife Communities. This role develops integrated revenue and expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations. The Financial Accountant produces and reviews monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, ensuring the accuracy of all recorded financial information. The position also presents key insights to senior management to support organizational decision-making. Additional responsibilities include the reconciliation of internal accounts.

Financial Accountant

Full-Time, Days 

Starting Pay Rate - $28.00/hour 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate month-end close activities to be able to generate, review, and distribute monthly financial statements to department heads by the 5th and 10th business day of the subsequent month.
• Resolve financial statement questions with department managers and senior management, as necessary.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis to subsidiary ledgers and/or other supporting documentation.
• Create appropriate reports to meet all of the Organizations' needs.
• Work with the Controller, Assistant Controller and other finance department staff to generate reports with the least amount of duplication of effort possible.
• Work with the Controller, Assistant Controller and other finance department staff to develop appropriate operating policies and procedures for the Organization.
• Prepare all reporting necessary to comply with DOH, HUD, NYSHFA, BONY and any other funding sources.
• Monitor cash activities and prepare cash requirement forecasts.
• Oversee the fixed asset system; ensure capital purchases are supported by a valid invoice(s), purchase order and approval.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination and execution.
• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, contracts and the analysis and report of financial data.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Internet use and computerized financial operations. Exceptional interpersonal skills. 
• The ability to create analyses that provide data for decision-making. 
• Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. 
• Knowledge of the laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to hospital and nursing home operations and the potential related financial impact. 
• Aility to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, vendors and the general public.

EDUCATION: 

• A bachelor's degree in accounting is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience

EXPERIENCE: 

• No experience required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performing duties of this job requires prolonged sitting, and occasional walking and standing. Must be able to occasionally lift loads of 30 pounds without assistance and the ability to sit, talk, and hear is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

ESLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer