Lead Accountant

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.