Staff Accountant - Legacy Lifecare

Staff Accountant

Legacy Lifecare Inc. is a non-profit management resources collaborative, providing small-to-mid-sized organizations access to the infrastructure needed to succeed in today's complex world. With deep expertise in strategy, finance, operations and support systems management, Legacy Lifecare enables its not-for-profit affiliates to preserve their missions and identities while gaining access to sophisticated managerial services and collaborative opportunities ordinarily only available to larger organizations.

The organization was founded in 2019 by Chelsea Jewish Lifecare (Chelsea and Peabody) and JGS Lifecare (Longmeadow). Other organizations part of the Legacy Lifecare family include Deutsches Altenheim (West Roxbury), Sisters of Charity - Halifax's Elizabeth Seton Residence and Marillac Residence (Wellesley), Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (Jamaica Plain), Stone Rehabilitation & Senior Living (Newton), and St. Joseph Living Center (Windham, CT). Together, these organizations own and operate nine skilled nursing facilities, five assisted living residences and two rest homes across campuses in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Additional services include home health care, hospice and palliative care, adult day health care, and charitable foundations. Legacy Lifecare continues to see significant growth with more locations being added each year.

Summary of Position: The accountant assists in maintaining monthly financial statements for multiple business units in a timely and accurate manner. The accountant should continually strive, through the implementation of improved accounting and financial systems, to increase the efficiency of the finance department. The accountant also assists in preparing information for the annual audits in a manner that is both cost-effective and efficient.

Location: This position can be remote, hybrid or on-site at any of our locations which includes Peabody, Chelsea, West Roxbury or Springfield

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or other related field
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in non-profit, comparable organization, or public audit/cas accounting
• Health Care or Senior Care accounting experience preferred
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time is a must
• Multi-entity experience preferred
• Analytical self-starter who produces quality work in a timely fashion
• Team player with ability to work independently
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent organizational skills
• Robust critical thinking skills

Primary Functions and Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepare balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations
• Complete month-end and year-end closing for multiple business units
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and organization's policies and procedures
• Prepare and analyze profit and loss statements
• Advise management of reasons for any unusual trends, budget variances, difficulties obtaining information or other pending issues
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements
• Interact with various levels of management
• Support annual audit fieldwork and tax return preparation
• Perform other accounting-related duties as directed by supervisor
• Maintain organization confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.

Pay Range: 70K-75K

Benefits:

• On-site, remote, or hybrid work setting available
• A supportive working environment and community within modern facilities
• Health, dental, vision, and a company-funded life insurance policy
• Voluntary benefits
• 403(b) retirement savings
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays, including employee birthday
• Tuition reimbursement for further education, training, and professional development

Legacy Lifecare is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.

Chelsea Jewish Lifecare conducts extensive background checks and professional references for all potential employees. If selected for hire, you must be able to provide a recent physical and required immunizations including fully-vaccinated status for Covid-19.