Accountant - Brookdale Senior Living

Supports Brookdales operations and corporate management in obtaining financial success by planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the financial activities, including payroll.Maintains the integrity of the general ledger by applying generally accepted accounting principles to all transactions.Completes balance sheet account reconciliations and bank account reconciliations by the established due dates. Researches and resolves reconciling items in a timely manner.Reviews cost center and chart of account structures. Makes recommendations as to cost center/account structure that will identify the nature of expenses to their proper area; assists in controlling annual expenditures and streamlines the data processing support required during month-end.Prepares, verifies, and controls the entering of journal entries to the general ledger.Evaluates subsidiary journals for obvious errors and omissions and enters corrected data into the general ledger, i.e., enters monthly journal entries, executes monthly closing entries, executes month-end general ledger (by cost center and by natural account).Reviews monthly balance sheet and profit-and-loss statements for accuracy.Assists in coordinating monthly closing and production of statements to guarantee timely reporting.Reviews, redesigns, and enhances the on-line financial statements to ensure that the information reported properly reflects the company's financial position.Assists in reviewing and updating monthly closing procedures.Reviews supporting subsidiary schedules to ensure that the company's accounting practices are being maintained, i.e., insurance, fixed assets, amortization of prepaid; makes recommendations.Ensures all processes are appropriately documented and assists in the on-going documentation of accounting policies and procedures.Prepares audit schedules and responds to auditor requests during financial audits, SOX audits or any other audit.Monitors and tracks cash outflows. Provides necessary updates to management.Interacts with field personnel. Provides exceptional customer service in explaining and responding to questions regarding monthly operating activity, investigating variances, providing detail of charges and booking reclass entries.Corresponds with third party financial institutions and regulatory bodies.This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity**Remote position. Must live within 2.5 hours of our corporate office in Milwaukee WIMake Lives Better Including Your Own.If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! Youll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:Tuition ReimbursementPet InsuranceAdoption Reimbursement BenefitsVariety of Associate DiscountsVeterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.