Staff Accountant

At Westmont Living, we provide a full spectrum of options in health care and housing, from independent and assisted retirement living to memory care.

The comfort and care of our residents is our highest priority. We’re committed to providing the highest level of service to our valued residents, in an atmosphere that promotes total well-being and personal fulfillment.

We also are a company dedicated to quality and built on a strong foundation of family, community, long-term commitment and entrepreneurial spirit.

Westmont Living is looking to fill a Staff Accountant role, based in our La Jolla office!

SCOPE

Under minimal supervision, the Staff Accountant performs professional accounting work in the development, maintenance and auditing of financial statements, records and reports.

The Staff Accountant prepares trial balances and reviews journal entries for accuracy and validity on accounts receivable, accounts payable and other general ledger accounts.

The Staff Accountant provides a high level of customer service and support to the Home Office and Westmont Living’s communities and promotes Westmont Living’s Service Promise and Service Standards and performs related work as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

Full-cycle accounting support for assigned communities (4-5) : Compiles, analyzes, and reconciles a variety of financial transactions, statements, and reports.

Reviews records of original entry regarding accounts receivable, accounts payable, expenditures, and income.

Audits expenditures per validation procedures.

Conducts departmental business, contractors, commercial, industrial, and governmental accounts audits.

Performs variance analysis and reviews transactions and accounting activity, researching, questioning and resolving items that are over-budget or appear to be improper for any reason.

Performs and prepares cost accounting reports.

Prepares trial balances.

Develops income statements and balance sheets.

Processes and journals accounting transactions for assigned communities.

Performs and prepares cost accounting reports regarding findings.

Maintains and reconciles subsidiary and control accounts.

Trains and coaches the Business Office Managers in the posting and maintenance of financial records.

Enters data and verifies all accounting and financial transactions for assigned communities.

Provides accounting support to assigned communities.

Makes corrections to accounting and financial records.

Reconciles data between various ERP class accounting systems.

Reviews, calculates and verifies commissions.

Records and reconciles payroll journals and assists Payroll Manager as needed.

Performs administrative duties, such as filing, etc. as needed in the accounting department.

Provides responsive, high quality service to Westmont Living team members by providing accurate, complete and up-to-date information, in a courteous, efficient and timely manner.

Consistently meets Westmont Living’s Service Standards of Safety, Friendliness, Setting, and Efficiency.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Staff Accountant :

Preferred : Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

Two (2) years experience in professional financial accounting.

Experience in senior living industry

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Software : Yardi experience a plus!

Familiar with G suite

Knowledge of Microsoft Windows environment and diagnostics

SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday : 4 days remote / 1 day in office