Senior Accountant

Pennant Services

Salt Lake City, Utah

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Billing, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Documentation, External Audit, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Healthcare, Home Care, Hospice Care, Internal Audit, Learning Management System (LMS), Microsoft Excel, Nursing, Reconciliation, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Seminars, Team Player, Technical Accounting, Time Management

LOCATION

Salt Lake City, Utah

POSTED

3 days ago

About the Opportunity

Pennant Services, Inc. seeks a talented and energetic GL Accountant. This candidate will play a key role in our growing company, as it serves the needs of our rapidly-expanding heath care services client base across the United States. Qualified candidates must have a degree in accounting or finance and have obtained or is currently pursuing their CPA license. The General Ledger Accountant will have a variety of routine and non-routine accounting functions with significant responsibility for the month end close process and balance sheet review and analysis for numerous locations. This position is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for the general ledger month-end close of 10-12 locations.
Review and follow-up of monthly financial results with field locations and Controller.
Prepare general ledger entries as needed to ensure completeness and accuracy of the financial results for month-end close. Generate and review operating statements, compare actual results to historical trends and investigate and explain variances; analyze key accounts.
Review vendor invoices for accuracy, appropriate coding and accrue when necessary.
Ensure deadlines for month-end close and financial reporting requirements are met and all accounting and reporting activities are performed in accordance with GAAP.
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliation of selected asset and liability accounts for accuracy.
Responsible for compiling all supporting documentation for balances in these accounts
Maintain and monitor applicable SOX controls including contact with centers to ensure completeness.
Provide support to internal and external auditors as required.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

1-4+ years of relevant experience in an accounting function is required
Bachelor's degree in accounting
CPA or CPA candidate preferred
Solid analytical and technical accounting skills
Strong Excel skills preferred
Sage experience preferred
Must be a strong team player and leader, highly motivated and able to work under pressure during peak periods
Skilled nursing healthcare experience a plus

Additional Information

We are committed to providing a competitive Total Rewards Package that meets our employee's needs.

From a choice of medical, dental and vision plans to retirement savings opportunities through a 401(k), company match and various other features, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. We believe in great work and we celebrate our employees' efforts and accomplishments both locally and companywide, recognizing people daily through our Moments of Truth Program. In addition to recognition we believe in supporting our employees' professional growth and development. We provide employees a wide range of free e-courses through our Learning Management System as well as training sessions and seminars.

Compensation: Based on experience.

Type: Full Time

Location: Hybrid in Sandy, UT

For this position you would be working at the Service Center for at least 2 days a week

Pennant Service Center

7440 S Creek Rd

Cottonwood Heights, UT 84093

If interested in this position, please submit a resume for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!

About The Pennant Group

We are proud to be affiliated with the Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNTG). Pennant was created in 2019 in connection with The Ensign Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: ENSG) spin-off of its home health, hospice, and senior living businesses. Ensign was formed in 1999 with the goal of establishing a new level of quality care within the skilled nursing industry. The name "Ensign" is synonymous with a "flag" or a "standard," and refers to Ensign's goal of setting the standard by which all others in its industry are measured. The name "Pennant" draws on similar imagery and themes to represent our mission of becoming the "Ensign" to the home health, hospice and senior living industries. We believe that through o

Senior Accountant

Pennant Services

Salt Lake City, Utah

About the Company

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