Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location: Lincolnwood, IL

Company: Vantage Senior Care

About Vantage

At Vantage Senior Care, we are passionate about helping senior living communities thrive. With over 35 years of industry experience, we provide our partners with the operational support, financial expertise, and service excellence needed to deliver high-quality care and exceptional resident experiences.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in supporting the financial operations of Vantage Senior Care. This position is responsible for a variety of accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, cash management, accounts payable, invoicing, and month-end close. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. This position reports directly to the Controller.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analyses.
• Review and analyze general ledger transactions to ensure proper coding and compliance.
• Post bank transactions and complete monthly bank reconciliations.
• Process vendor payments and assist with accounts payable activities.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices.
• Complete month-end close activities, including reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Maintain and validate data within key accounting systems.
• Record payroll journal entries and review employee expense reports for accuracy.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Compile documentation and respond to requests from management and external auditors.
• Perform additional tasks and projects as assigned by the Controller.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with NetSuite and/or Concur preferred.

Why Join Vantage Senior Care

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity to grow within a dynamic, mission-driven organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

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