Are you interested in working for a mission-driven organization that continues to grow and is dedicated to providing quality services to its residents? Do you want your next job to offer you the opportunity to serve while allowing you to grow personally and professionally? Explore careers with Charles E. Smith Life Communities!

OUR ACCOUNTING MANAGER POSITION
The Accounting Manager, is an integral part of Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC) accounting team. The position will be responsible for overseeing various financial and accounting functions within the organization. The role will involve budgeting, financial reporting, supervising accounting staff, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. Of utmost importance in this role is a demonstrated ability to be self-directed in prioritizing responsibilities and deliverables while working with limited oversight, as well as acting in a fiduciary capacity to safeguard CESLC assets and treat them in CESLC’s best interest at all times. Critical skills for this position include solid experience with US GAAP accounting principles, clear communications, being a team player, maintaining confidentiality, detail-oriented, and acting with the highest degree of integrity.

ABOUT CHARLES E. SMITH LIFE COMMUNITIES
Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC) is a faith-based nonprofit senior services organization located in Rockville, Maryland, delivering quality care and meaningful life experiences to older adults with dignity and compassion rooted in Jewish values. Our team of over 1,000 members represent a very wide range of cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, and faiths.

PEOPLE WHO MATTER
Every associate – guided by our values and mission - contributes to our sustained place as a leader and has an important role in our success. Entry level or seasoned, our associates experience the rewards of working for a mission-driven, nonprofit organization committed to creating an engaging community for aging adults. Our team-oriented environment provides exceptional opportunities for personal growth and professional development.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Our total rewards package includes competitive compensation, health benefits, a retirement plan, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program for Associates AND their families and proximity to public transportation.

LOCATION
This position is based at 6121 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD.

SHIFTS & STATUS
This is a Full Time, Exempt position, M-F

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruit, hire and supervise assigned accounting associates. 
• Develop assigned accounting associates by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and developing and maintaining strong relationships.
• Conduct timely performance evaluations and identify training needs and opportunities for assigned accounting associates.
• Perform monthly Balance Sheet reconciliation and review for the accounts.
• Review monthly variance analysis for the operations
• Ensure accounting compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and review journal entries
• Ensure overall completeness and accuracy of financial reporting while adhering to close timelines.
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce meaningful and accurate financial reports, analysis, and statements.
• Manage, review and complete the annual budget preparation process.
• Manage and review client invoicing and collection process including generating and distributing client invoices; monitoring and collecting payments; processing and recording transactions; maintaining account statuses; researching and resolving account discrepancies; reconciliation of client invoicing to service provider time records;  and reconciliation of client balances to supporting detail records, cash receipts activity, and accounts receivable aging.
• Manage and review reconciliation of daily labor reporting and timesheet capture ensuring including timely identification and resolution of discrepancies and anomalies.  This process includes reconciliation of labor reporting to client invoicing and bi-weekly payroll transmission upload file.
• Complete month end and year end close accurately and in a timely manner while applying proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.
• Assist in year-end audit preparation and other financial reporting requirements.
• Continually evaluate accounting processes, systems, and internal controls and recommend optimizations/improvements and corrective actions as identified.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years professional accounting experience with 2 years of relevant management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Excellent organization, planning, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple and often changing priorities and issues of varying complexity, while meeting time-sensitive deadlines and deliverables.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Maintains confidentiality.

THANKS
Thanks for your interest in joining CESLC and the team in our Finance Department!
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