Accountant

 Do you enjoy working with and as a part of a team of professionals dedicated to providing the highest quality care and services? Come join our MAGNETic Culture! Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge (WCBR) is seeking a team member to join us in supporting a lively 57-acre campus, 460+ residents, and 300+ associates.

The Accountant supports Controller and CFO in Accounting and Finance functions including Foundation Accounting, Foundation Budget, Investment Accounting, General Ledger Maintenance, Tax compliance, Audit, and general reporting/analysis duties.

Responsibilities

• • Foundation Accounting – Responsible for all aspects of General Ledger accounting for Foundation activities. Ensure accuracy of Foundation accounting according to GAAP, following routine monthly close processes under the direction of Controller and in conjunction with WCBR’s consolidated financial close processes.
  • Foundation Budget – Ensure the timely assemblage of the Foundation’s budget according to WCBR annual budget calendar and budget objectives. Prepare budget package for Foundation governance review and approval. Produce monthly reports and analyses of performance compared to budget, as directed.
  • Investment Accounting – Responsible for all aspects for Investment accounting to include accurate and timely analysis and recording of investment purchases, sales, dividend income, interest income, and both realized and unrealized gains/losses for WCBR and WCBR Foundation. Maintain investment roll-forwards and reconciliations monthly.
  • General Ledger Maintenance – Support and provide practice-based leadership to General Ledger design and account maintenance.  Optimize Foundation G/L account structure to aid and facilitate the accurate and timely reporting of Fund balances and Fund activities with each financial close and reporting period.

Requirements

• • Accounting or finance degree (or substantially similar)
  • CPA required (candidates with very strong and relevant work experience considered)
  • Must have at least 7 yrs relevant work experience in Non-profit institutions
  • Demonstrated depth of experience in general ledger accounting, endowment and purpose restricted asset reporting, investments, tax compliance, audits, and budgeting
  • Proficient in the use of general ledger accounting systems, Excel, and financial analytics methods
  • Experienced in financial reporting and analysis in support of leadership decision-making

WCBR offers competitive wages, phenomenal, low-cost to associate health and dental insurance, retirement savings with matching plan, education assistance program, as well as many other benefits.

Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge is an accredited, not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community with a mission to provide a lifecare community of vibrant living designed to meet the dynamic needs and opportunities of older adults. The WCBR Foundation, a subsidiary corporation, supports the overarching mission of WCBR by gathering private support for WCBR’s charitable activities.  We need YOU to join us in supporting these important missions.

WCBR is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of every individual and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.