Senior Accountant
Job Description
Senior Accountant | The Gatesworth Communities | St. Louis, MO
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Location: The Gatesworth, 1 McKnight Place, St. Louis, MO 63124
This is an on-site position based in St. Louis, MO. Candidates must currently reside in the St. Louis area at the time of application. We are unable to consider candidates who are not yet local or who would require relocation, and we do not offer relocation assistance or remote/hybrid arrangements for this role.
The Gatesworth Communities, a locally owned senior living organization in St. Louis, is hiring a Senior Accountant to join our corporate finance team. This full-cycle accounting role supports all four of our communities — The Gatesworth, McKnight Place Assisted Living & Memory Care, McKnight Place Extended Care, and Parc Provence — and plays a key part in the accuracy of our consolidated financial reporting. A great fit for an experienced accountant who thrives on precision, deadlines, and process improvement across a multi-site portfolio.
What You'll Do:
Own the monthly close process across all four communities — journal entries, account reconciliations, accrual/prepaid schedules
Prepare and review monthly financial statements and budget-to-actual variance analysis by community
Complete balance sheet reconciliations for each community, including security deposits and bank accounts
Oversee resident billing and revenue recognition tied to move-ins, move-outs, and ancillary charges across sites
Review AR aging and coordinate collections with billing teams
Review and approve AP vendor invoices
Support annual audits, tax filings, and cost reports alongside the Corporate Controller
Assist with annual budget preparation and financial reporting for all communities
Maintain internal controls over cash, billing, and disbursements at the community level
Reconcile intercompany transactions and maintain fixed asset records
-
Prepare Missouri sales and use tax returns
What You'll Need:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
5+ years of accounting experience
Experience supporting multiple entities or locations a plus
Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems
Advanced Excel skills
Strong knowledge of GAAP
CPA preferred
Public accounting or senior healthcare industry experience a plus
We offer Competitive Benefits: 401(k), Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Discounted Employee Meals, Complimentary Parking, Discounted Club Fitness rates, Employee Appreciation Events, and more!
Why The Gatesworth Communities:
Join a well-established, locally owned organization known for excellence in senior living, with the opportunity to gain broad exposure across a growing four-community portfolio. Work in a collaborative finance team with clear processes, strong leadership support, and room to bring your own ideas to the table.
