Regional Analyst, Accounting

at Covenant Living Communities in Skokie, Illinois, United States

Job Description

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!This is a corporate position that reports directly to the Director of Campus Finance. This position is responsible for the monthly and annual close of certain Covenant Living campuses and will drive the operational and financial analysis of assigned campuses.

This position will play a key role in preparing monthly reporting packages and will work with assigned businesses to drive understanding of the actual financial outcome. This position will prepare financial projections on a regular basis.

Complete the monthly general ledger close and financial statement preparation within prescribed corporate accounting policy time-frames. Work with Expense Cycle Management, revenue Cycle teams and FP&A to ensure appropriate adjustments to the campus financials are recorded in a timely manner. Complete monthly statistical reporting, including entrance fee accounting and related schedules.
Prepare financial projections
Reconcile and review balances in the general ledger for accuracy and completeness, including maintain and review of schedules supporting account activity and balances.
Perform financial and operational analysis, including detailed analysis of general ledger accounts, preparation of reporting package and providing written commentary on key indicators and metrics.
Lead monthly financial and operational review meetings with operations and campus leadership.

Required Degree: Bachelors in Accounting or Finance or Equivalent Degree

Preferred Degree: MBA

Certificate(s):
Certified Public Accountant, preferred

Experience:
At least five years of related experience in an accounting support position
Experience in the continuing care retirement communities and / or healthcare industry is preferred
Experience with Lawson and Vision software is preferred
Experience with budgeting or working with a budgeting tool is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
Excellent understanding of financial statements and financial reporting
Strong analytical skills
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple organizational levels, exhibiting a positive attitude and customer focused demeanor
Strong business acumen and ability to simplify complex financial concepts for non-finance professionals
Strong attention to detail and proven track record of producing consistently accurate work, while possessing the ability to step back and determine whether outcomes are reasonable
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (both written and oral, English skills required).
Must be able to develop and maintain positive, cooperative and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers, campus leadership and others as required for the job
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at one time
Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook proficiency

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
403(b) with a 3% employer match
Fitness center use at most facilities.
Various voluntary benefits:
Life, AD&D
Tuition assistance and scholarships
Employee assistance program
Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
Pet Insurance
For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.