Accounting Associate

Canterbury Court is a retirement community located in the heart of Buckhead, where we put our hearts into creating a true community. As a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, we reinvest revenue into our community for the benefit of residents and staff. We are Atlanta’s first Life Plan Community (LPC) – what some call a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC).

Benefits

Canterbury Court offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:-

• Health, dental, and vision.

• Group insurance plans.

• Retirement savings plan with company match.

• Eligibility for an annual Resident gift.

• Resident-funded scholarships.

• Off-street parking.

Canterbury Court is looking for an Accounting Associate to join our family. This is a full-time position located in the Accounting division of our Life Plan Community (LPC). We invite you to experience Canterbury Court. 

The Accounting Associate supports the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Office, including accounts payable, resident and third-party billing, cash receipts and bank deposits, general ledger support, and administrative duties. 

The position works under the direction of the Accounting Manager and is expected to assume primary ownership of the accounts payable function, cash deposits, and general ledger entries and reconciliations. 

A successful candidate will be accurate, organized, detail-oriented, a team player, able to manage recurring deadlines, and must demonstrate a genuine commitment to serving older adults in a quality continuing care environment. 

EDUCATION

•  Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 2+ years of accounting, accounts payable, or bookkeeping experience preferred.

JOB KNOWLEDGE

• Working knowledge of general ledger software systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics.

• Working knowledge of PointClickCare software preferred.

• Working knowledge of Bill.com software preferred.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Attention to detail in daily work and other projects.

• Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines.

• Ability to handle confidential resident and financial information with discretion.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to function as a team player.

• Adherence to policies, procedures, and instructions of Management.

• Ability to maintain good working relationships with residents, vendors, and other employees.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Must be honest and possess good judgment, tact, compassion, and integrity.