ACCOUNTANT

Accountant

Sunshine Communities is seeking an Accountant. Qualifications include a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance or Business Management with an emphasis in Accounting, five years' prior experience in accounting/general ledger/accruals/financial reporting areas, PC proficiency, strong experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, strong verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and supervisory skills, ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment, valid Driver's License, good driving record, proof of auto insurance, and ability to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and physical.

Job Details include a variety of daily, weekly, and monthly accounting tasks and activities, making recommendations to the finance team for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, applying a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure, preparing and submitting bi-weekly payroll, understanding proper tax withholding, garnishment, and benefit withholding requirements and procedures, assisting with compliance surrounding COBRA, unemployment, disability, and worker's compensation matters, preparing and 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.

About Sunshine: 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.