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Company Name : Five Star Senior Living
Location : Newton, MA 02458
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Job Description : Location Information
AlerisLife corporate headquarters are located in Newton, Massachusetts. Just 20 minutes outside of downtown Boston, the building features easy access to public transportation and the Massachusetts Turnpike.
Key Responsibilities
This is a REMOTE opportunity!

Summary
Five Star Senior Living, is a progressive, publicly traded company focused on changing the way we think about aging. Our headquarters are located in Newton, MA. We are seeking an Accountant to join our dynamic and growing accounting operations team. If you are looking for the opportunity to join a large, public company with a start-up corporate culture and mindset, and the opportunity to grow with a clear path to be recognized and rewarded, this may be the right position for you.
We are looking for a self-starter who is passionate about accounting and seeking an opportunity to bring your skills to a mission-driven company that is open-minded, a quick learner and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously. The ability to build trust easily and work well within a team, independently and cross-functionally are several attributes that will make someone successful in the organization. If you are committed to excellence and being held accountable to drive results, then we may have a great opportunity for you!
You will work closely with the Accounting Operations team members, especially team leads and Accounting Managers that will provide you with on the job training, mentorship and career navigation. You will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for certain consolidated balance sheet and income statement accounts (e.g. accounts receivable, reserve for bad debt, revenue, property taxes, etc.). Your role within a large publicly traded company will provide you exposure and the opportunity to gain experience in SEC-related functions and access to cross functional teams within the corporate function (i.e. marketing, sales, corporate development, IT, Legal, HR, etc…)
This role will be a critical valued member of the accounting and finance organization, with a broad set of responsibilities that will build both soft skills as well as a wide range of technical accounting skillsets. The successful candidate will have a solid foundation of general accounting concepts and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment. A “roll-up-your sleeves” mentality, strong problem solver and collaborator skillset is key.
Responsibilities:
Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with US GAAP
Assist the Accounting team and Internal Audit with compliance related matters including year-end audit support and compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
Actively engage in the design and conduct trainings regarding day-to-day accounting related matters and other technical matters to the corporate accountants or to operations personnel
Propose and execute process improvements to increase effectiveness and efficiency
Assist tax department on certain tax provision and compliance matters
Monthly Expectations
Responsible for the execution of various month-end close processes for their communities including analysis of financial results, as well as execution along with their Accounting Team of the consolidated SME area close processes
Prepare and/or review standard monthly journal entries
Prepare and/or review monthly reconciliations and related workpapers
Detailed review and analysis of community-level income statements prepared by the corporate accountants
Detailed review of community-level balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the corporate accountants, including cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets and accrued liabilities
Responsible for certain SME areas for the monthly close and reporting of consolidated balance sheet and income statement level accountants; and
Additional expectations as
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
Three to five (or more) years of relevant experience (accounting operations and/or audit)
Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple departments and geographically distributed teams to ensure all tasks are completed
Extremely attentive to details and process with excellent follow-through to meet deadlines in a changing/fluid environment
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and applications
Superb communication, presentation, and excellent interpersonal skills required
Natural leadership, great sense of humor, collaborative nature and drive for excellence
Preferred skills:
Public accounting experience preferred but not required, and CPA or candidate a plus
Experience in mid-size to large SEC registrants and/or privately-held businesses preferred but not required
Prior experience supervising and/or developing staff preferred but not required
Experience with Workday a plus
Shift/Hours
Daytime
Our Core Values
We Put People First
We Act With Integrity
We Mind the Business
We Listen, Then Act Decisively
We Work to be Our Best
About Five Star
Five Star Senior Living Inc., a national healthcare and senior living provider headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, proudly offers the highest quality service and care with the warmth and hospitality of home. Founded in 2000, Five Star has two major operating division: Five Star Senior Living and AGEILITY Physical Therapy Solutions.
The Five Star Senior Living division includes more than 280 Independent Living, Assisted Living, Alzheimer’s/Memory Care, Healthcare Centers with Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation and Continuing Care Retirement Communities. With communities in over 30 states and more than 25,000 team members, Five Star is committed to maximizing our residents’ independence and enhancing their lifestyles.
The Ageility division provides both inpatient and outpatient services to over 150 communities. These services are provided both within Five Star and to customers externally. We offer Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Services. Our specialty programs includes our Step up to Stop falls Program, “Connections” our memory care therapy program, and our executive functioning program that focuses on cognitive strategies aimed at keeping our residents independent in areas such as medication management and house hold functions.
EEOC
Five Star prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee with regard to or on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender), sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, military status, certain criminal records, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), HIV testing, a personal admission to a facility for the care and treatment of a mentally ill person and taking of parental leave or membership in any other category protected by applicable law. In addition to federal requirements, Five Star complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has communities and/or facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
In addition, Five Star expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender), sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, military status, certain criminal records, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), HIV testing, a personal admission to a facility for the care and treatment of a mentally ill person and taking of parental leave or membership in any other category protected by applicable law. We will not tolerate harassment of employees in the workplace, or in other settings in which employees may find themselves in connection with their employment. Improper interference with the ability of Five Star’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination harassment or retaliation, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any federal, state, or local law is prohibited and will not be tolerated.

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