Benefits/Perks of the role include:
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Employee Referral Bonus Program invite your friends to apply.
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13 Jewish Holidays
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6 Traditional Holidays
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Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and 401(k) with a competitive match
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Paid vacation time, holiday, sick days based on the hours worked.
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Benefits will vary based upon full time/part time employee status.
Company Overview:
The Jewish Home and Care Center is a non-profit group in the senior living industry. As part of Ovation Communities, we have been serving the people of the Greater Milwaukee area for over 100 years. These services are achieved through a team-work philosophy that is inspired through effective organizational skills, continuous quality improvement efforts and maintaining a balance between professionalism and the ability to have fun.
Primary Purpose of Position:
Responsible for preparation of accounting information necessary to maintain ledgers and correctly reflect financial operations of the company. Assists in developing procedures and format for various accounting reports and activities.
Job Duties:
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Performs daily, weekly and monthly general accounting and bookkeeping activities as assigned, using computerized accounting system
- Ensures that all accounts accurately reflect actual business operations. Includes scheduled preparation and verification of accounts receivable and accounts payable, cash control, daily bank deposits, bank statement reconciliation, etc.
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Takes deposits to bank
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Ensures the integrity of the general ledger, prepares monthly accruals and recurring journal entries
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Performs monthly reconciliations on accounts as assigned
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Researches and traces information to make all necessary corrections and adjustments.
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Ensures that all credits due are received and all amounts owed are paid timely
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Keeps CFO informed of any unusual or out-of-the-ordinary situations
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Prepares monthly financial statements as assigned and other financial and operating reports as assigned and according to schedule
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Prepares and processes bi-weekly payroll records for general ledger entry as assigned. Reviews payroll to ensure accuracy and conformance to policies and procedures. Prepares, reconciles and distributes management payroll report
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Provides for the smooth transition and incorporation of newly acquired entities into accounting system. Includes training of personnel on accounting related policies and procedures
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Compiles information, verifies accuracy, reconciles amounts and makes corrections to financial reports as scheduled. Communicates with computer system vendors and/or outside accountants to correct errors or solve accounting problems
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Answers accounting related questions from other employees, supervisors, residents, resident families and suppliers
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Works closely with supervisors to assist with and obtain information about accounting related matters
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Confers regularly with supervisors on accounting related issues
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Has regular telephone contacts with customers and suppliers regarding accounts (occasionally in person)
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Has access to highly confidential information
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Runs daily back-up of computer system. Provides for the off-site storage and retrieval of back-ups.
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Maintains and updates a variety of manual and computerized reports, records and documents as needed or schedule
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Prepares audit work papers and assists with external financial audits as assigned
Experience:
One to three years previous accounting experience
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Other:
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Ability to manage multiple projects
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High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
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Good understanding and application of generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and formats
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Mathematical skills including arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Ability to operate computerized accounting system
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Demonstrates strong communication and relationship building skills with residents, and is able to explain residents’ needs to others as needed for resident advocacy