FT Senior Staff Accountant at Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement – Charleston, South Carolina

Bishop Gadsden, a premier senior living community, is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. This role supports the Controller and CFO in performing accounting functions in accordance with GAAP, with a focus on senior living and healthcare operations.

As a Senior Staff Accountant, you will play a key role in day-to-day and month-end accounting operations, including:

• Prepare monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and assist with financial reporting
• Prepare and reconcile EMBARK billing, invoices, amortization reports, and related journal entries
• Assist with resident billing, collections postings, and financial aspects of resident and EMBARK closings
• Support residents by reviewing statements and addressing billing-related questions
• Approve accounts payable invoices for the Finance department
• Maintain and analyze fixed asset records, including land, vehicles, and inventory tagging
• Prepare monthly sales tax returns and assist with payroll-related processes as needed
• Assist with annual budgets, audits, insurance renewals, and construction reporting/draws
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Development, and other internal departments
• Address questions from department managers and help resolve financial concerns

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (Business Administration or Accounting preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience:

• Background in cost accounting and asset accounting
• Experience in senior living, healthcare, or similar industries

• Mission-driven organization serving a vibrant senior community
• A competitive benefits package for you and your dependents
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Commitment to professionalism, resident rights, and integrity
• Opportunities for learning, growth, and continued education