Sr. Staff Accountant, Full Time

Looking for position with a mission-driven organization that is focuses on GAAP within the healthcare and senior living communities? Join the Finance team as our Senior Staff Accountant where every day you will work with the Controller to ensure Bishop Gadsden is working with financial stability!

Founded in 1850, Bishop Gadsden is a not-for-profit, faith-based retirement community, affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Bishop Gadsden is known as the Southeast's leading life care retirement community and is located on 134 acres of lush marshlands and majestic oaks on James Island, just 10 minutes from downtown Charleston. Nationally recognized for its architectural design and high-quality programs and services, Bishop Gadsden offers residents the amenities, support, and freedom to live truly extraordinary lives. It offers its team members a beautiful work environment, top pay, great benefits, and a community-minded atmosphere.

The purpose of the Sr. Staff Accountant position is to assist the Controller in performing the accounting functions of Bishop Gadsden in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) as it relates to Senior Living/Healthcare industries.

A Typical Day:

• Maintain employee and FTE data in coordination with HR and Data Analyst.
• Support payroll processing, including W-4s, direct deposits, and deductions.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly financial reports.
• Manage inventory reconciliations, EMBARK billing, and collections.
• Track project costs and manage fixed asset entries, audits, and depreciation.
• Assist with land purchases, tax filings, and vehicle registrations.
• Prepare sales tax returns and support construction financial reporting.
• Collaborate with the finance team on audits, insurance renewals, and budget tracking.
• Address financial inquiries and support department managers as needed.

What We Need From A Candidate:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher (preferred Business Administration Degree)
• Minimum three years’ experience in bookkeeping/accounting
• Background in cost accounting and asset accounting, preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and written.
• Ability to read and comprehend numbers and written material.
• Interpersonal skills are necessary for exchanging information as well as maintaining a courteous relationship with the residents, families, visitors and Bishop Gadsden employees.

What A Candidate Can Expect From Us:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Matching Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and ability to cash in unused PTO
• Free 24/7 TELADOC for team member and household
• Wellness Programs and Facilities with discounts on personal training and massage therapy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Scholarship Opportunities for Education and Student Debt Payoff
• Community Café / Employee onsite dining options
• Free Onsite and close proximity parking
• Holiday Pay (9 holidays) paid at time and ½ for hourly team members