We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support financial operations for healthcare communities in Minnetonka, Minnesota. This is a Contract position focused on delivering accurate month-end close activities, financial reporting, and reconciliations in a deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong general ledger expertise, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to produce compliant financial information for internal and external reporting needs.

Responsibilities:

• Manage monthly close activities by recording journal entries and maintaining accurate general ledger balances for assigned communities.
• Reconcile ledger accounts and assemble supporting schedules that substantiate month-end financial results.
• Perform bank account reconciliations, investigate differences, and record adjusting entries when necessary.
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements on schedule while aligning reporting with applicable accounting standards.
• Analyze account activity to identify unusual fluctuations, resolve discrepancies, and address accounting issues promptly.
• Review expense coding before accounts payable posting to help ensure transactions are classified correctly.
• Generate recurring and ad hoc financial reports, including variance analysis, labor and payroll reporting, compliance-related reporting, and capital spending summaries.
• Contribute financial data and analysis for annual budgeting activities across managed communities.
• Compile documentation required for cost reports, tax filing support, sales and use tax submissions, and annual external audits.