SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Riverwalk Village at the House of The Good Shepherd • Full-time • Bernards Township, New Jersey, United States • $95k - $110k / year • 5h ago

Ready to take the next step in your accounting career and make an impact beyond the numbers?

FellowshipLIFE is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. This highly visible role is for someone who enjoys digging into financials, solving problems, improving processes, and helping others succeed.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you'll support the financial operations of our Life Plan Communities and affiliated businesses across New Jersey while serving as a key technical resource for the accounting team.

What You'll Do

Oversee accounting and budget activities for assigned FellowshipLIFE communities.
Review P&L statements, balance sheets, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Provide day-to-day guidance, work review, and mentoring to 1–2 accounting team members.
Manage accounting related to resident revenue, entrance fees, deferred revenue, healthcare revenue, and ancillary services.
Prepare financial analysis, including occupancy, payer mix, aging, revenue trends, and management reporting.
Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
Partner with operational leaders to understand financial results and improve reporting.
Support budgeting, forecasting, annual audits, and regulatory reporting.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, documentation, and efficiency.
Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives with the Director of Finance.

What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field

· Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close responsibilities.

· Experience supervising 1 to 2 direct reports

· Experience in multi-entity or complex operational environments; senior living, healthcare, real estate, or nonprofit experience preferred.

· Strong knowledge of GAAP, revenue recognition, and deferred revenue

· Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing financial statements, supporting schedules, and audit documentation.

· Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas)

· Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and resolve discrepancies.

· Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy.

· Ability to travel periodically to affiliate NJ campuses.

Why FellowshipLIFE?

At FellowshipLIFE, you'll bring your accounting expertise to an organization with a meaningful mission: transforming the aging experience and empowering those we serve to live their best lives.

We're looking for someone who wants to do more than close the books. You'll have the opportunity to improve processes, influence financial operations, mentor others, and help strengthen a growing organization.

Bring your expertise. Grow your impact. Join FellowshipLIFE.