Staff Accountant
Company: Discovery Senior Living
Location: Bonita Springs
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description POSITION SUMMARY The purpose of
this position is to provide support to department activities with
specific responsibility for the processing, recording, updating,
and reconciling fiscal information in compliance with established
policies, providing instructions, recommendations and/or accounting
support to other personnel. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not
to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be
required and assigned. Performs key month end closing entries to
include Revenue, Payroll, Prepaids, Accruals, Reclass Entries,
Fixed Assets, and Community Credit Cards. Performs all functions
associated with proper processing of accounting items. Ensure
adherence to month-end close deadlines and deliverables. Perform
monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Relies on experience and
judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Assists auditors with
supporting documentation and/or information on internal process
that is required for audit Responds to the Communities’ questions
and assists with requests Manages “recurring transactions” to
ensure they are properly recorded and paid in a timely manner
Responsible for managing and reconciliation of balances of the
corporate credit card accounts Resolves any invoicing payment
issues Other duties and projects as assigned QUALIFICATIONS To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Educational Requirements and Experience : Bachelor Degree in
Accounting preferred. Minimum of two years’ experience in
bookkeeping or accounting. Proficient Excel knowledge (VLOOKUP’s,
pivot table). Intermediate understanding of basic accounting
principles and practices required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Language Ability: Effective communication skills both verbally and
written Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific
and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Mathematical Skills: Above average mathematical skills including
concepts such as probability, statistical inference, and
fundamentals of plane and solid. Ability to apply concepts such as
fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical
situations Strong computer skills including Microsoft Windows and
proficiency in Excel Ability to solve practical problems and deal
with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only
limited standardization exists Ability to interpret a variety of
instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Computer Skills: Cognitive Demands: Competencies: Able to work with
a minimum of supervision while understanding the necessity for
communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees
and organizations Strong work ethic and emphasis on attention to
details Must be results-driven and goal oriented Must be cognitive
and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines The ability to
multi-task and complete assignments accurately and in a timely
manner Analytical problem-solving ability Must be supportive of
team-spirited environment
Keywords: Discovery Senior Living, North Fort Myers , Staff Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Bonita Springs, Florida
