Senior Accountant

At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:
Essential Duties

• Perform general accounting activities, including the reconciliation and review of ledger accounts and financial statements
• Review, analyze and report accounting transactions to ensure accounting ledgers are complete, accurate and compliant with accepted accounting policies and principles
• Review and process development and pre-open invoices and general contractor pay applications to ensure costs are properly approved and coded prior to payment and reviewed for proper capitalization under US GAAP.
• Monitor costs spent to date against executed contracts to ensure spending within agreed-upon limits
• Manage vendor maintenance activities in accounts payable system to ensure new vendors are properly set-up in the system and information is maintained and modified appropriately.
• Prepare and post payroll allocation and work-in-progress entries to properly reflect labor and project costs
• Reconcile general ledger balances to general contractor invoices to ensure completeness of project costs prior to staging of assets in fixed assets subledger
• Prepare wire requests for escrow deposits for real estate acquisitions and verify that all terms and amounts are aligned with the respective purchase contract
• Prepare bond draws, forecasts, and budget‑to‑actual analyses to support lender requirements and monitor project performance
• Collaborate with lenders and the construction team to coordinate lien clearances and timely funding of draw requests
• Partner with other functional groups, including all other accounting areas, to address inquiries and provide financial support including forecasting, budgeting and analyzing variations from budget
• Assist in preparation of audit schedules for assigned areas and ensure the timely resolution of auditor questions/requests
• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met
• Perform other duties as assigned

Core Competencies

• Highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on ensuring the accuracy, timeliness and completeness of financial and requisition reports
• Experience in identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements for more effective reporting
• Highly skilled in building strong relationships with cross-functional teams

Experience and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting or related field, is required
• Minimum of four (4) years of accounting related experience
• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is required
• Significant experience working with large datasets and expert knowledge of various data analysis software packages and tools (e.g., MS-Excel, Peoplesoft ERP) is required
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program

• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay

• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift

• Tuition Reimbursement

• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.

• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.