Ensign Group

Accountant - Real Estate Lease

Ensign Group$80K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required; CPA or equivalent preferred.
  • Minimum 4 years of accounting experience or 2+ years in public accounting.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple projects.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.
  • Preferred experience in Real Estate Accounting, though not mandatory.
  • Familiarity with laws and regulations in personnel administration.

Responsibilities

  • Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries and balance sheet analysis per ASC 84.
  • Analyze lease contracts to classify them as operating or finance leases.
  • Prepare detailed disclosures for quarterly and annual filings, such as maturity analysis tables.
  • Provide variance analysis and financial insights based on budget-to-actual performance.
  • Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements monthly, quarterly, and annually.
  • Coordinate schedules and act as the main contact for audits.
  • Support special projects and ad-hoc analyses as needed.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Company-provided life insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Sick and vacation plans.
  • Access to an onsite gym at the San Juan Capistrano location.
  • Commitment to employee professional growth through training and development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Accountant - Real Estate Lease

Position Type: Full Time. Exempt employee.

Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 annually, DOE; may be eligible for bonus.

Location: This position is based onsite at the Service Center in San Juan Capistrano, CA and may be eligible for hybrid work after a 90-day probationary period (not fully remote).

About the Opportunity:

The Accountant role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and clear visibility into real estate lease costs. The position plays a key role in helping the organization manage lease obligations strategically and efficiently. The Accountant will oversee the accounting, compliance, and reporting for the organization's real estate lease portfolio, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely reporting.

Job Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Performs month-end close, including journal entries, accruals and balance sheet analysis in accordance with ASC 84.
  • Analyzes new lease contracts to determine if they are operating or finance leases based on specific criteria.
  • Prepares complex quantitative and qualitative disclosures required for quarterly and annual filings, such as maturity analysis tables and weighted average lease terms.
  • Provides budget-to-actual variance analysis and financial insights.
  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual GAAP-compliant financial statements.
  • Prepares schedules and serves as the primary contact for internal/external audits.
  • Assists with ad-hoc analysis and special projects.
  • Plans, organizes, develops, implements, and evaluates programs, goals, policies, and procedures to support quality care and maintain efficient, effective operations.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines related to personnel administration.
  • Supports additional tasks and special ad hoc projects as assigned by the director of this position.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required; CPA or equivalent is a plus.
  • A minimum of 4 years of experience in Accounting and/or 2+ public accounting experience.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage and meet challenging deadlines while simultaneously prioritizing projects.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
  • Experience in Lease or Real Estate Accounting is preferred but not required.
  • Experience within the healthcare industry is a plus.
  • Familiar with laws, regulations and guidelines governing personnel administration.

Additional Information:
  • Pre-employment criminal background screening required.

What We Offer
We are committed to providing a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical/dental/vision coverage, company-provided life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and sick/vacation plans. Additionally, enjoy access to our fully equipped onsite gym (San Juan Capistrano office location). We also believe in supporting our employee's professional growth and development through our Learning Management System as well as training sessions and seminars. Take a look at these benefits (and more!) at www.ensignbenefits.com.

Job ID 1617

About Ensign Group

The Ensign Group, Inc. is a holding company that provides healthcare services through its subsidiaries. The company's subsidiaries operate skilled nursing, assisted living, home health and hospice, and other healthcare facilities. Ensign Group's subsidiaries also provide rehabilitative therapy services, laboratory services, and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, California.
Learn more about Ensign Group
Size
25,900 employees
Market Cap
$5.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$170.4 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+9.7%
Revenue
$2.4 billion
NASDAQ

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