Senior Accountant

Job Description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for independently executing complex accounting activities that support the financial close process. This role applies professional accounting knowledge to prepare and review journal entries, perform detailed reconciliations, analyze financial results, and resolve accounting issues. The Senior Accountant serves as a key contributor to accounting accuracy, compliance, and process effectiveness while providing guidance to less experienced team members. This role performs work under general supervision and handles moderately complex issues and problems, referring to more complex issues to higher-level staff.

At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you'll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promise define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative workspace. You'll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of seniors.

What You'll Do:

• Independently prepare and post complex journal entries during the month-end close process.
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Prepare recurring accruals, estimates, and supporting calculations in accordance with accounting policies.
• Investigate account fluctuations and provide variance explanations to management.
• Assist in preparing schedules and documentation supporting internal and external audits.
• Review accounting activity completed by less experienced staff for completeness and accuracy.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with operational and finance teams to research accounting matters and resolve issues.
• Maintain high-quality documentation supporting assigned accounting areas.
• Assist with implementation of accounting policy updates and process changes.
• Support special projects, system enhancements, and organizational initiatives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of progressive accounting, audit, or finance experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial statement relationships.
• Experience preparing and reviewing complex journal entries and reconciliations.
• Ability to independently research, analyze, and resolve accounting issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working within ERP systems.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff.
• Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter.

Why Join Us?

• Industry Leader.
• Inclusive & collaborative culture.
• Top Workplace USA.
• Top Workplace Iowa.
• Charity and community involvement.
• Outstanding advancement opportunities.
• Ongoing career development.

Benefits

Competitive pay, great benefits and vacation time. We are an equal opportunity employer with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(K) with company match and paid parental leave.

Our Commitment

LCS creates living experiences that enhance the lives of seniors. You'll see this commitment in our people. They're talented, dedicated professionals who truly care about residents, with each conducting his or her work with integrity, honesty and transparency according to the principles of LCS. We strive to help every community succeed—strengthening available resources, establishing proven practices that lead to long-term growth and value for those living in, working for and affiliated with the community.

Additional Information

Travel frequency: 0-10%

Estimated Salary: $66,000 - $82,000

The actual title & salary will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.

A POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, INCLUDING REFERENCES IS REQUIRED.

LCS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Job Identification 39058

Job Category Finance

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 400 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, US