Lead Accountant
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Who: Experienced accountant responsible for managing financial operations in a senior living community.
What: Oversee accounting records, bank reconciliations, general ledger, monthly close, and financial reporting.
Where: Bogart (Athens), GA – in-office.
When: Full-time, weekdays, on-site.
Why: Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial reporting while supporting operations and growth.
Salary: Competitive, based on experience; includes comprehensive benefits.
Job Summary:
The Lead Accountant manages day-to-day accounting operations for a senior living community. This hands-on role ensures accurate financial reporting, supports monthly and year-end closes, reconciles bank and resident accounts, and partners with leadership to maintain strong financial controls.
Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain accurate accounting records using QuickBooks.
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Manage general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Support monthly and year-end close processes.
• Track and reconcile resident accounts, deposits, and leasing-related transactions.
• Coordinate with operations to ensure accurate revenue and expense coding.
• Assist with budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reviews.
• Support external accountants, auditors, and tax preparers.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting best practices.
• Assist with process improvements as the organization grows.
Qualifications:
• 5+ years accounting experience in industry or public accounting.
• Strong QuickBooks expertise.
• Proven experience with bank reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and financial statements.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong Excel skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in multi-facility or multi-entity accounting.
• Residential leasing or property management accounting experience.
• Profit center analysis experience.
• Senior living, healthcare, or real estate accounting experience.
• Prior responsibility for monthly close and internal reporting.
• Exposure to budgeting or financial analysis.
Benefits:
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Healthcare, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance.
• Savings and retirement plans.
• Stable, growing organization.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunity to grow and take ownership in the role.
Lead Accountant to manage QuickBooks, bank reconciliations, monthly close, and financial reporting in a senior living community in GA.
Experienced Employment Type: Full-Time