Job Description
Job description
The Manager, Accounting is responsible for oversight of accounting services team; providing financial information to managers and owners that is relevant to effective operation of these entities; financial reporting and analysis including consolidated reporting. Also responsible for performing general accounting functions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for some managed facilities, providing technical assistance to facility accounting staff as needed.
Experience is Everything:
At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you'll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promise define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative workspace. You'll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of the seniors.
The Role:
• Supervises the accounting (including general ledger, accounts payable, and payroll), recording, timeliness and integrity of detailed monthly financial statements and additional quarterly and annual filings as required for each community (varies).
• Establishes, modifies, documents and coordinates implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures
• Prepares quarterly GAAP consolidations and reporting.
• Develops communication and relationships with community accounting staff.
• Prepares audit GAAP schedules and functions as interface with auditors.
• Supervises and assists in the preparation of required regulatory reporting.
• Assists with the design, development, and roll-out of new or enhanced information systems including updates of manuals.
• Monitors accounting performance against targets and produce benchmark reporting.
• Reviews or prepares analyses for discussion regarding trends based on financial reports.
• Manages (makes hiring selections, coaches/mentors, performs performance reviews of) team of accountants who directly support the communities assigned. Assists in training and development of larger Accounting and Financial Reporting team as needed.
Assigned community duties:
• Reviews or prepares and distributes monthly financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, financial statement review report, and statement of cash flow).
• Reviews or performs monthly journal entries.
• Reviews or performs monthly account reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.
• Maintains subsidiary ledgers for prepaid expenses (or ensures team is maintaining).
• Reviews accounts payable functions. Responsibilities include review of cash balances and authorization to issue accounts payable checks, preparation of certain check requests, verification of account coding and review of preliminary check registers.
• Reviews or performs reconciliations of cash accounts.
• Assists with payroll journal preparation including assuring proper departmental fringe benefit accruals for paid time off, as well as other employee benefits and payroll accruals, and performs workers compensation reporting as required.
• Works with community accounting staff to insure proper control of assets and correct coding of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and operating statistics.
• Reviews or prepares or assists in the preparation of Medicaid/Medicare Cost Reports.
• Reviews or performs account analysis on a per request basis.
• Reviews capitalization policies, fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
• Provides phone support to community accounting staff as needed
Experience and Qualifications:
• Four-year degree in accounting and five to seven years of accounting experience (demonstrating career progression).
• Management experience preferred.
• Familiarity with CCRC and/or long-term care industries also preferred.
• Must possess analytical and problem-solving skills necessary to solve accounting problems of medium difficulty.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of accounting systems (Accounts Payable, Payroll, Billing, General Ledger)
• Must be proficient in the use of PC based programs (Excel, Word processing, etc.)
• Must be knowledgeable of accounting principles, laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Effective time manager and willingness to put forth extra efforts on an as-needed basis; establishing and maintaining priorities is key.
• Ability to relate favorably with field-based accounting personnel, administrators, auditors, owners, DOMs and other LCS personnel.
• Ability to provide quality customer service.
• Ability to train field-based accounting personnel as well as onsite team members on the accounting systems.
• Accounting office management skills.
Knowledge and skills:
Must be able to schedule and maintain daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual routines for multiple facilities (and coach/teach others on the team to do the same).
Why LCS?
Industry leader. The Nation's third-largest senior living operator ranked number one in customer satisfaction among senior living communities.
Inclusive and collaborative culture. We're dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion and have an engaged Diversity and Inclusion Council focused on creating awareness and educating employees on inclusivity. In addition, LCS creates a collaborative culture that provides an exceptional experience for every employee.
Top Workplace USA: LCS has earned the 2026 Top Workplaces USA award and is recognized for our strong company culture and engaged workforce. In addition, LCS earned ten culture excellence awards in areas such as DE&I practices, top managers, professional development, and clued-in leaders, to name a few.
Top Workplace Iowa: LCS employees truly believe we are an employer choice. This recognition, for 4 years running, is in large part due to the culture of excellence that our employees help deliver every single day.
Competitive pay, great benefits and vacation time. We are an equal opportunity employer with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(k) with company match and paid parental leave.
Charity and community involvement. We are recognized as a national team for the Alzheimer's Association and consistently a top contributor to United Way. We also support our employee's individual community contributions and provide opportunities to get involved at our corporate locations and in our communities.
Outstanding advancement opportunities. LCS is growing and we think you should too. Our company growth allows for internal growth opportunities across all of our business lines.
Ongoing career development. Onsite education opportunities, education assistance, and continuing education credits allow LCS employees to keep their knowledge of current industry changes relevant.
LCS creates living experiences that enhance the lives of seniors. You'll see this commitment in our people. They're talented, dedicated professionals who truly care about residents, with each conducting his or her work with integrity, honesty, and transparency according to the principles of LCS. We strive to help every community succeed-strengthening available resources, establishing proven practices that lead to long-term growth and creating lasting value for those living in, working for and affiliated with the community. Check us out on our website: www.lcsnet.com
Travel Frequency: 0-10%
Job Level: C
Estimated Salary Range: $85,000-$105,000
The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.
A POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, INCLUDING REFERENCES, IS REQUIRED
LCS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Manager, Accounting is responsible for oversight of accounting services team; providing financial information to managers and owners that is relevant to effective operation of these entities; financial reporting and analysis including consolidated reporting. Also responsible for performing general accounting functions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for some managed facilities, providing technical assistance to facility accounting staff as needed.
Experience is Everything:
At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you'll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promise define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative workspace. You'll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of the seniors.
The Role:
• Supervises the accounting (including general ledger, accounts payable, and payroll), recording, timeliness and integrity of detailed monthly financial statements and additional quarterly and annual filings as required for each community (varies).
• Establishes, modifies, documents and coordinates implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures
• Prepares quarterly GAAP consolidations and reporting.
• Develops communication and relationships with community accounting staff.
• Prepares audit GAAP schedules and functions as interface with auditors.
• Supervises and assists in the preparation of required regulatory reporting.
• Assists with the design, development, and roll-out of new or enhanced information systems including updates of manuals.
• Monitors accounting performance against targets and produce benchmark reporting.
• Reviews or prepares analyses for discussion regarding trends based on financial reports.
• Manages (makes hiring selections, coaches/mentors, performs performance reviews of) team of accountants who directly support the communities assigned. Assists in training and development of larger Accounting and Financial Reporting team as needed.
Assigned community duties:
• Reviews or prepares and distributes monthly financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, financial statement review report, and statement of cash flow).
• Reviews or performs monthly journal entries.
• Reviews or performs monthly account reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.
• Maintains subsidiary ledgers for prepaid expenses (or ensures team is maintaining).
• Reviews accounts payable functions. Responsibilities include review of cash balances and authorization to issue accounts payable checks, preparation of certain check requests, verification of account coding and review of preliminary check registers.
• Reviews or performs reconciliations of cash accounts.
• Assists with payroll journal preparation including assuring proper departmental fringe benefit accruals for paid time off, as well as other employee benefits and payroll accruals, and performs workers compensation reporting as required.
• Works with community accounting staff to insure proper control of assets and correct coding of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and operating statistics.
• Reviews or prepares or assists in the preparation of Medicaid/Medicare Cost Reports.
• Reviews or performs account analysis on a per request basis.
• Reviews capitalization policies, fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
• Provides phone support to community accounting staff as needed
Experience and Qualifications:
• Four-year degree in accounting and five to seven years of accounting experience (demonstrating career progression).
• Management experience preferred.
• Familiarity with CCRC and/or long-term care industries also preferred.
• Must possess analytical and problem-solving skills necessary to solve accounting problems of medium difficulty.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of accounting systems (Accounts Payable, Payroll, Billing, General Ledger)
• Must be proficient in the use of PC based programs (Excel, Word processing, etc.)
• Must be knowledgeable of accounting principles, laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Effective time manager and willingness to put forth extra efforts on an as-needed basis; establishing and maintaining priorities is key.
• Ability to relate favorably with field-based accounting personnel, administrators, auditors, owners, DOMs and other LCS personnel.
• Ability to provide quality customer service.
• Ability to train field-based accounting personnel as well as onsite team members on the accounting systems.
• Accounting office management skills.
Knowledge and skills:
Must be able to schedule and maintain daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual routines for multiple facilities (and coach/teach others on the team to do the same).
Why LCS?
Industry leader. The Nation's third-largest senior living operator ranked number one in customer satisfaction among senior living communities.
Inclusive and collaborative culture. We're dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion and have an engaged Diversity and Inclusion Council focused on creating awareness and educating employees on inclusivity. In addition, LCS creates a collaborative culture that provides an exceptional experience for every employee.
Top Workplace USA: LCS has earned the 2026 Top Workplaces USA award and is recognized for our strong company culture and engaged workforce. In addition, LCS earned ten culture excellence awards in areas such as DE&I practices, top managers, professional development, and clued-in leaders, to name a few.
Top Workplace Iowa: LCS employees truly believe we are an employer choice. This recognition, for 4 years running, is in large part due to the culture of excellence that our employees help deliver every single day.
Competitive pay, great benefits and vacation time. We are an equal opportunity employer with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(k) with company match and paid parental leave.
Charity and community involvement. We are recognized as a national team for the Alzheimer's Association and consistently a top contributor to United Way. We also support our employee's individual community contributions and provide opportunities to get involved at our corporate locations and in our communities.
Outstanding advancement opportunities. LCS is growing and we think you should too. Our company growth allows for internal growth opportunities across all of our business lines.
Ongoing career development. Onsite education opportunities, education assistance, and continuing education credits allow LCS employees to keep their knowledge of current industry changes relevant.
LCS creates living experiences that enhance the lives of seniors. You'll see this commitment in our people. They're talented, dedicated professionals who truly care about residents, with each conducting his or her work with integrity, honesty, and transparency according to the principles of LCS. We strive to help every community succeed-strengthening available resources, establishing proven practices that lead to long-term growth and creating lasting value for those living in, working for and affiliated with the community. Check us out on our website: www.lcsnet.com
Travel Frequency: 0-10%
Job Level: C
Estimated Salary Range: $85,000-$105,000
The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.
A POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, INCLUDING REFERENCES, IS REQUIRED
LCS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Manager| Accounting position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Des Moines offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
