Staff Accountant

Job Description:

Staff Accountant (45k-65k)
This is an in office role located in Westport, CT.
Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It’s not just a job. It’s an extraordinary life.
Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live “the good life” in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking Staff Accountants to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!
What we offer

Competitive wages
Flexible shifts
Growth opportunities
Bonus & incentive programs
Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees

Primary Responsibilities

Process various transactions in the accounting system, including journal entries, billing and cash receipts
Prepare supporting schedules for estimates and allocation of expenses
Assist monthly close process by reconciliating balance sheet accounts and analyzing discrepancies
Perform variance analysis of general ledger accounts
Lead and participate in monthly financial reviews with community management by analyzing financial data and interpreting results of operations
Assist with external audit requests and other corporate reporting requirements
Assist with development, maintenance and documentation of all policies and procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility
Contribute to department and organization special projects as assigned

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification

Demonstrates proficiency in:

MS Office – Intermediate Excel skills required
Yardi (preferred), or other accounting software

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
1-5 years of relevant accounting experience (public experience preferred)
Basic understanding of accounting rules and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Ability to work independently
Analytical skills
Excellent communication skills; verbal, written and interpersonal skills; able to listen effectively to solve problems, anticipate issues and make effective decisions; and perform responsibilities as a team player

Maplewood Senior Living conducts pre-employment screening including background check, drug screening, and reference checks.
Due to Department of Public Health requirements, all candidates will be required to show valid proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 (1st vaccine, 2nd vaccine, and booster) before commencing work, unless they receive an approved exemption from Maplewood. Those who do not obtain full vaccination and booster within that time frame, without an approved exemption, will be terminated. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)