·         Ability to lead and coordinate external audits or reviews.

·         Communicate effectively with external parties, responding to inquiries and providing necessary documentation.

·         Assist the controller in preparing documents and interpreting complex financial information for upper management or external sources.

·         Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures, financial statements, and budget variance analysis.

·         Record journal entries accurately and ensure proper documentation for all financial transactions as required or assigned.

·         Assist in the preparation and review of accounting reconciliations, ensuring timely and accurate completion.

·         Monitor and resolve reconciliation issues, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to relevant standards and company policies.

·         Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly to maintain financial data integrity.

·         Ensure compliance with relevant company policies, accounting standards, and tax regulations related to depreciation.

·         Collaborate with other departments or property managers to ensure accurate lease data and accuracy of payments with lease agreements.

·         Identify and communicate areas of weakness, discrepancies, or inconsistencies in financial data or processes to management on a timely basis.

·         Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement corrective actions to address issues, ensuring continuous improvement and maintaining financial integrity.

·         Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.

·         Contribute to the implementation of new accounting standards, systems, programs, or procedures.

·         Assist in the development, implementation, and testing of various processes & controls.

·         Gather, analyze, and present summarized accounting information for specific accounts or groups of accounts.

·         Provide regular updates to management on processes, challenges, and key milestones, ensuring alignment with team goals and proactive resolutions of any issues.

·         Collaborate with various teams to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide insights to support decision-making.

·         Participate in special projects and other initiatives that require financial analysis and reporting.

·         Provide assistance and/or training to other team members on accounting procedures and best practices.

·         Provide accounting guidance and assistance to non-finance teams.

·         Prepare financial reporting requests to external or internal groups monthly.

·         Support other departments or team members as required or assigned.

·         Takes full responsibility for assigned tasks, effectively managing time to meet deadlines while consistently delivering high-quality work.

·         Acceptable and reliable attendance and punctuality.

·         Other duties or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

·         5+ years of relevant and progressive professional experience in accounting. Healthcare experience is preferred.

·         Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills. Experience with Sage Intacct is preferred.

·         Strong knowledge of US GAAP, with a practical ability to apply standards in day-to-day accounting practices.

·         Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and analysis.

·         Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

·         Strong organizational and time management skills.

·         Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

·         Dedicated to maintaining a high degree of integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information.

·         CPA certification preferred, but not required.