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Sonida Senior Living

Operational Accounting Manager

Sonida Senior Living, Arlington, Texas, United States, 76000

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Operational Accounting Manager Sonida Senior Living is one of the nation’s leading operators of independent living, assisted living and memory care communities for senior adults. The Company operates 97 communities that are home to nearly 12,000 residents across 20 states providing comfortable, safe, affordable communities where residents can form friendships, enjoy new experiences and receive personalized care from dedicated team members who treat them family.

Job Description The Operational Accounting Manager reports to the Director of Community Accounting and is responsible for managing the Company’s operational accounting and revenue cycle processes. The Operational Accounting Manager applies US GAAP principles and reviews journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly reporting packages; provides critical analysis of changes in account balances; assists in project implementations; supports quarterly reviews and the year-end audit; supervises and trains Property Accountants within the operational accounting team.

Responsibilities

Accelerates monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement close and related reporting; constantly drives improvements through automation

Assists in implementing critical financial policies, procedures, and internal controls as well as process improvements capable of growing with the business

Ensures all property-related journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly reporting packages for assigned properties are completed according to monthly close schedule and all close deadlines are achieved

Performs general ledger account analysis, including documenting variance explanations, compared to prior periods and budgeted amounts

Supervises, trains, and mentors Property Accountants

Other projects or duties, as assigned

Education and Experience

Active CPA license is preferred

5+ years of experience in an operational accounting role

Public accounting experience preferred

Experience working at a publicly traded company or multi-entity environments required

Skill/knowledge requirements

Experience with computer-based accounting systems, Yardi Voyager and Yardi Elevate a plus

Intermediate to advanced MS Excel, including V-lookups, functions, and pivot tables required

Knowledge of US GAAP, accounting procedures, and internal controls

Experience reviewing financial statements and creating variance analyses required

Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction

Solid organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.

Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, problem solving, and results.

Seniority level Associate

Employment type Full-time

Job function Accounting/Auditing

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