Senior Accountant

Lincolnwood, IL

At Vantage, we are passionate about helping senior living communities thrive. With over 35 years of industry experience, we provide our clients with the resources and service excellence needed to successfully operate and manage their communities.

Senior Accountant and Financial Analyst

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Senior Accountant and Finacial Analyst to support accounting operations, financial reporting, and financial analysis. This role will have primary responsibility for month-end accounting and reconciliations while also providing analysis and reporting to support management decision-making. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, hands-on, and comfortable working with both accounting data and broader financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end close.
• Review general ledger activity, coding, and significant account balances for accuracy.
• Prepare bank, credit card, payroll, and revenue reconciliations and journal entries.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, cash flow, and operational results and identify significant trends or variances.
• Prepare budget-to-actual and other financial analyses to support management decision-making.
• Develop and maintain Excel-based financial models, reports, and forecasts.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports and analyses for management.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and other financial planning activities.
• Support acquisition, due diligence, and other strategic financial analysis as needed.
• Maintain accurate financial data and identify opportunities to improve reporting and accounting processes.
• Prepare supporting documentation and respond to management and external audit requests.
• Perform other accounting and analytical projects as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with NetSuite, Concur, and/or ADP preferred.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, or financial analysis preferred.

What We’re Looking For

A hands-on accountant who takes ownership of their work, understands how accounting impacts the broader business, and can translate financial information into useful insights for management. The successful candidate will be able to balance detailed accounting responsibilities with higher-level financial analysis and business support.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.