Careers at Hillside Village

Hillside Village is under construction with its projected opening later this year. The person selected for this position will be responsible for establishing the Accounting department in alignment with the management company's policies.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Accounting Director is responsible for managing the collection and recording of all pertinent financial data and transactions; hiring, training, and management of accounting staff; and assisting with budget preparation and other financial functions.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

Essential Job Duties:

1. Organizes the accounting department to insure proper accounting for all pertinent records.
2. Schedules and maintains daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly, quarterly and annual routines as required.
3. Hires, trains and manages accounting staff.
4. Serves as a resource person for other department heads, superiors, peers and employees.
5. Coordinates year-end activities including audits, audit schedules, cost reports, and tax and informational returns.
6. Directs or performs all phases of the monthly apartment, assisted living and health center billings. Processes all necessary reports.
7. Monitors, reports regularly and follows up on all past due accounts.
8. Prepares all journal entries, supporting schedules, and financial statements and performs analysis prior to distribution.
9. Reconciles all bank accounts to the bank statements, subsidiary journals and to the general ledger. Reconciles all other balance sheet accounts regularly.
10. Monitors payroll related deposits and directs preparation and filing of returns for State, City, Federal, and FICA taxes.
11. Prepares and updates fixed asset and depreciation schedules and maintains other records for the Community.
12. Ensures that all miscellaneous monies are properly handled.
13. Prepares special reports upon request and regularly informs supervisor regarding the status of accounts and financial activity.
14. Delegates authority to supervisory staff for task details to facilitate smooth flow of materials and services.
15. Assists in preparation of the annual budget and the monitoring of the same as directed by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. Thorough knowledge of general accounting functions.
2. Documented skills in leadership, supervision and communication.
3. Minimum of three years hands-on experience with G/L, A/P, A/R, Payroll, and financial statement preparation.
4. Effective organizational skills including delegation, managing multiple priorities, time management and problem-solving.
5. Must have the ability to read, write and speak English effectively, using proper speech and grammar. Ability to follow written and oral instructions in English.
6. Proficient in MS Office and various software operations.