ACCOUNTANT

AccountantSunshine Communities is looking for an Accountant. The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance or Business Management with an emphasis in Accounting and five years' prior experience in the accounting/general ledger/accruals/financial reporting areas. The candidate must be PC proficient and have strong experience with Microsoft Excel (formulas, functions, pivot tables and charts), PowerPoint and Word. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required, along with strong interpersonal and supervisory skills. The candidate must be able to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced work environment. A valid Driver's License, good driving record, proof of auto insurance, and the ability to pass a criminal background check, drug screen and physical are also required.The Accountant will be responsible for a variety of daily, weekly and monthly accounting tasks and activities. The Accountant is also expected to make recommendations to the finance team for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Responsibilities include applying a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure, preparing and submitting bi-weekly payroll; including adjustments, agency payments and benefit contributions and remittances, understanding proper tax withholding, garnishment and benefit withholding requirements and procedures, assisting with compliance surrounding COBRA, unemployment, disability and worker's compensation matters, preparing & maintaining monthly accrual entries, monitoring and analyzing department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources, ensuring an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close, assisting in the preparation of the annual audit, budget and Medicaid cost reports, assisting employees by answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services provided by department, reviewing and reconciling various accounts such as accounts payable, payroll and accrued expenses, maintaining and recording various allocation journal entries, maintaining accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions, and all other duties assigned.Benefits include a comprehensive health package (medical/dental/vision/life/disability), 401(k) with company match, starting at 60 days, paid vacation & personal days, access to a Success Coach, interest free tuition and small dollar loans, transportation assistance, employee assistance program, and training & advancement through Sunshine U.Sunshine Communities, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Northwest Ohio supporting individuals with developmental disabilities through residential, vocational, clinical, therapeutic, and recreational services. These services are offered in various circumstances including at our Maumee, Ohio campus and at homes within the community. In addition to programs on campus, Sunshine operates Georgette's Grounds, a coffee shop and Sunshine Studios, an art studio space and gift store in uptown Maumee.