Fort Norfolk Retirement Community Inc Hiring for Staff Accountant Job at Norfolk, VA Full Time

Harbor’s Edge is a premier resort-style Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located on the harbor in Norfolk, Virginia. We are currently seeking a Staff Accountant who will report to the Controller/VP of Finance. The Staff Accountant will perform account and bank reconciliations, financial analysis and journal entry creation and posting. This position supports all external audits, financial reporting, and ledger maintenance.

Harbor’s Edge offers a comprehensive benefit plan to include medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan with company contribution, short term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid certification training, paid holiday, and paid time off.

COVID-19 Vaccination is required to support the health and safety of our residents and staff. COVID-19 Booster is required once you are past your 5-month post vaccine date.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial reporting such as internal and external monthly financial statements and annual audits
• Prepare bank account and balance sheet account reconciliations, etc.
• Assist with financial planning and analysis including annual budgets, forecasts, results analysis and census reporting
• Analyze balance sheet accounts, revenue and expenses and explain variances
• Prepare and process journal entries and reconcile general ledger account
• Aid the billing team to expedite cash collections through consistent reporting and monitoring
• Respond to the Controller with accurate and timely work to facilitate the Community’s financial needs
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile special reports as necessary
• Conform with and abide by all internal and external regulations and policies

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an accounting, finance and/or auditing role (preferably 3-5 years)
• A degree in accounting or finance preferred (but not required)
• Experience in payroll a plus
• An understanding of account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and general accounting functions
• Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
• Ability to quickly learn new accounting software programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines

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