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• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
• Variety of Associate Discounts

To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

Directly supervises employees in the General Ledger department. Responsible for maintaining, reconciling & analyzing payroll related general ledger accounts for the Accounting Department. This role will prepare and provide payroll-related financial information and analyses. Reconciles payroll bank accounts and accrued payroll and tax accounts, while maintaining the payroll-to-general ledger system applications and programs. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

1. Runs weekly payroll interface to the general ledger to properly reflect payroll expenses and liabilities. Taking ownership to identify and correct errors as needed.
2. Reconciles payroll related balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of the balances. Researches discrepancies to ensure proper accounting.
3. Identifies discrepancies and resolves problems to safeguard and reconcile payroll bank accounts.
4. Oversees and maintains payroll related accruals for salaried and hourly employees, pay to GL interface and payroll related statistical accounts.
5. Coordinates monthly closing activities for the team, ensuring all payroll activity has been recorded accurately and timely.
6. Runs reports and queries for various departments to analyze data in order to answer payroll-related questions. Provides in-depth ad hoc analysis of payroll related data as requested by senior leadership.
7. Prepares, verifies, and controls the entering of journal entries to the general ledger.
8. Ensures all processes are appropriately documented and assists in the on-going documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
9. Develops the appropriate accounting treatment for the company’s significant financial activities and transactions.
10. Ensure that accounting transactions are recorded in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and Brookdale policies and procedures.
11. Prepares audit schedules and responds to auditor requests during financial audits, SOX audits or any other audit.
12. Interacts with field personnel, and provides exceptional customer service in explaining and responding to questions regarding monthly operating activity, investigating variances, providing detail of charges and recording entries.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with 4 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements
CPA Preferred

Management/Decision Making
Uses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents and established guidelines. Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them personally.

Knowledge and Skills
Has a working knowledge of a skill or discipline that requires basic analytic ability. Has an overall understanding of the work environment and process. Has working knowledge of the organization. SOX knowledge and solid understanding of GAAP. Working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably PeopleSoft. Critical thinker with strong attention to detail.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop, kneel, crouch crawl
• Talk or hear
• Ability to lift:  up to 10 pounds
• Vision
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.