Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant Opportunity

Pennant Services, Inc. seeks a talented and energetic Staff Accountant. This candidate will play a key role in our growing company, as it serves the needs of our rapidly expanding healthcare services client base across the United States. Qualified candidates must have a degree in accounting or finance. The General Ledger Accountant will have a variety of routine and non-routine accounting functions with significant responsibility for the month-end close process and balance sheet review and analysis for numerous locations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the general ledger month-end close of 10-12 locations.
• Prepare general ledger entries as needed to ensure completeness and accuracy of the financial results for month-end close.
• Generate and review operating statements, compare actual results to historical trends and investigate and explain variances; analyze key accounts.
• Review vendor invoices for accuracy, appropriate coding and accrue when necessary.
• Ensure deadlines for month-end close and financial reporting requirements are met and all accounting and reporting activities are performed in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliation of selected asset and liability accounts for accuracy.
• Responsible for compiling all supporting documentation for balances in these accounts.
• Provide support to internal and external auditors as required.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• 1-2+ years of relevant experience in an accounting function is required
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Strong analytical and technical accounting skills are necessary for success in this role.
• Strong Excel skills preferred.
• Sage Intacct experience preferred.
• Must be a strong team player and leader, highly motivated and able to work under pressure during peak periods
• Able to work some off-hours necessary to complete the close process.

Additional Information

We are committed to providing a competitive Total Rewards Package that meets our employees' needs. From a choice of medical, dental and vision plans to retirement savings opportunities through a 401(k), company match and various other features, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. We believe in great work, and we celebrate our employees' efforts and accomplishments both locally and companywide, recognizing people daily through our Moments of Truth Program. In addition to recognition, we believe in supporting our employees' professional growth and development. We provide employees a wide range of free e-courses through our Learning Management System as well as training sessions and seminars.

Compensation: Based on experience.

Type: Full Time

Location: Pennant Service Center Eagle, ID

Why Join Us

At Pennant Services, we don't just manage—we lead like owners. Our unique culture is built around empowerment, accountability, and growth. We invest in people who are ready to build and own their impact.

What Sets Us Apart

• Opportunity for stock ownership
• Empowered, flat leadership model supported by centralized resources
• A work-life balance that supports personal well-being
• Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
• Generous PTO, holidays, and professional development
• A culture built around our core values—CAPLICO:

• Customer Second
• Accountability
• Passion for Learning
• Love One Another
• Intelligent Risk Taking
• Celebrate
• Ownership

About Pennant

Pennant Services supports over 180 home health, hospice, senior living, and home care agencies across 14 states. Our Service Center model allows local leaders to lead, while we provide the centralized clinical, HR, IT, legal, and compliance support they need to succeed.