Senior Accountant

Company: LCS
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: April 19, 2025

Job Description:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for processing, analyzing, balancing and maintaining financial supporting schedules. They will be responsible for preparing timely, accurate and complete monthly financial statements for communities that use centralized community accounting as well as successful implementation of LCS Accounting software systems

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Experience is Everything;

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 promises 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 work space. You'll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of the seniors.

The Role:

Performs monthly closing functions for subsidiary systems, prepares and posts journal entries into the general ledger system, reconciles accounts to the general ledger, analyzes and reviews financial statements, and prepares schedules and work papers as needed by the community.
Assists communities with cash management by maintaining daily cash sheets, reconciles resident payments, processes wires as required and assists community with managing vendor payments.
Provides daily support, coordinates and leads training for community staff (Director of Financial Services, Business Office Manager and other team members) related to processes and procedures, billing, accounts payable and financial reporting.
Prepares sales and use tax returns, abandoned property and other city/county/state filings as required.
Responsible for tracking and maintaining Unclaimed Property records
Prepares required schedules and documentation for external audit firms engaged in community year end audits
Research special requests from DOMs, Executive Directors, or community staff regarding revenues, expenses, or billing issues.
Assists with training and onboarding of other accounting team members as needed
Works with system setup and maintenance for startups/conversions.
Other projects and assignments as requested.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent years of experience
Three to five years of experience in accounting-based role
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, and Word) and able to work in multiple systems.
Must have effective verbal and written communication skills and be thorough and detail oriented.
The ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet deadlines is necessary.
Must be customer service oriented, able to work independently and use good judgment in making routine decisions.

Why LCS?

Industry leader. The Nation's third-largest senior living operator, ranked number one in customer satisfaction among senior living communities.

Inclusive and collaborative culture. We're dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion and have an engaged Diversity and Inclusion Council focused on creating awareness and educating employees on inclusivity. In addition, LCS creates a collaborative culture that provides an exceptional experience for every employee.

Top Workplace USA: LCS has earned the Top Workplaces USA award for several consecutive years and is recognized for our strong company culture and engaged workforce. In addition, LCS earned ten culture excellence awards in areas such as DE&I practices, top managers, professional development and clued-in leaders, to name a few.

Top Workplace Iowa: LCS employees truly believe we are an employer choice. This recognition, for 4 years running, is in large part due to the culture of excellence that our employees help deliver every single day.

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.

Charity and community involvement. We are recognized as a national team for the Alzheimer's Association and consistently a top contributor to United Way. We also support our employee's individual community contributions and provide opportunities to get involved at our corporate locations and in our communities.

Outstanding advancement opportunities. LCS is growing and we think you should too. Our company growth allows for internal growth opportunities across all of our business lines.

Ongoing career development. Onsite education opportunities, education assistance, and continuing education credits allow LCS employees to keep their knowledge of current industry changes relevant.

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 creating lasting value for those living in, working for and affiliated with the community. Check us out on our website: www.lcsnet.com

Travel Frequency: 0-10%

Estimated Salary Range: $72,800 - $91,000

The actual title & salary offer 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

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