Senior Accountant

Eskaton is a nonprofit senior services provider serving Northern California's older adults for over 55 years. With over 1,700 employees and 28 communities and services in Northern California, Eskaton is a great company to join and build your career.

Certified in 2022 as "A Great Place to Work," Eskaton genuinely cares about the financial security, health and well-being of their staff members. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including a 401K retirement fund matching program, Eskaton employees appreciate knowing their work makes a real difference in the community and in the lives they touch.

At Eskaton, being inclusive is one of our core values. This means that we celebratediversity and equity for all who live and work with us, building a culture of belongingand community across the aging spectrum.
Our Benefits include but are not limited to...

• Competitive Health Plan, including dental and vision coverage
• Company paid life insurance
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with Company Match Retirement Program (Minimum eligibility requirements apply)
• Paid Time Off programs
• Voluntary benefits & supplemental insurance available

This position is eligible for Eskaton's health benefits package the first of the month following 60 days of employment and Paid Time Off benefits program after 90 days of employment.

Position Summary:
The Senior Accountant is responsible for General Ledger and Chart of Accounts maintenance, review, and analysis for the assigned facilities. Includes preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts, maintenance of property records and analysis of operating statements and budget variances. Supports the facilities on the Accounting issues. The Senior Accountant also performs tasks and special projects of a more complex accounting nature.

The starting salary for this position ranges from $33.00 to $48.95/hour. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered.

Position Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for maintaining the General Ledger for assigned facilities and programs. Primary within this scope is the preparation of journal entries, review and reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts, review of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll subsidiary ledgers and interface.
• Prepares monthly financial statements, including statement of cash flows, if needed, for assigned facilities and programs.
• Maintains the fixed asset inventory and prepares monthly depreciation expense for respective facilities. Prepares a roll-forward of the fixed asset accounts and a report of capital expenditures monthly.
• Maintains the prepaid expense schedule and prepares monthly expense amortization for respective facilities. Also prepares monthly amortization expense of intangible assets.
• Reconciles bank accounts, prepares bank deposits, and coordinates receipt of wire transfers. Works closely with bank for transmission of check data to account reconcilement and resolving bank related problems.
• Reviews accounting records for proper expense and revenue coding.
• Analyzes the monthly financial statements in conjunction with facility and program administrators.
• Prepares and reports statistical accumulations and trend information (i.e., occupancy/visits data, payor mix, registry usage, late expenses, etc.) for use by the operating management staff.
• Maintains the respective facilities' programs, and charts of accounts in accordance with the Office of Statewide, Health, Planning and Development.
• Provides accounting support to the facilities, group directors, accounts receivable, and cash disbursements staff.
• Provides analysis and support in the preparation of budgets. Primary responsibility is maintenance and update of Excel budget model and preparation of budgeted fixed expenses and ancillary revenues and expenses.
• Prepares audit schedules (including various roll-forwards), prepares audit report footnotes, collects data for audits, and assists external auditors as needed. Roll-forward schedules for investments and several other accounts are prepared monthly.

Qualifications

Education:
B.S. in Accounting (or equivalent) is required. An A.A. in Accounting (or equivalent) and an equivalent amount of accounting experience may be substituted for a B.S. degree.

Training and Experience:
Five years accounting related experience required with an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting. Healthcare and or non-profit accounting experience is desirable.

The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, COVID test, TB screen test and health screen. All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.