Staff Accountant

Build your accounting career with a collaborative senior living organization in Bend, Oregon.

At Brightwater Senior Living, our work supports communities where residents can thrive and team members can make a meaningful contribution.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Bend, Oregon office and help keep our financial operations accurate, timely, and dependable.

About the Opportunity In this role, you will support daily and monthly accounting activities, review accounts payable and payroll information before posting, prepare related journal entries, reconcile intercompany transactions, and complete month-end general ledger work.

You will bring sound judgment, strong follow-through, and careful attention to detail while partnering with the Director of Accounting to strengthen financial processes.

Why this role matters: Your work will help ensure Brightwater's financial information is accurate, compliant, and ready to support confident business decisions.

What You'll Do · Maintain accurate, current accounting records and supporting files.

· Post transactions and properly classify assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses in the general ledger.

· Review accounts payable and payroll information before posting and prepare related journal entries.

· Reconcile bank statements and intercompany transactions, researching and resolving discrepancies.

· Analyze transactions and identify items requiring follow-up or correction.

· Support timely month-end and year-end close activities.

· Assist with the annual budgeting process.

· Prepare schedules and documentation for audits and insurance renewals.

· Assist with credit applications and related financial documentation.

· Coordinate required state and provincial renewals and licensing.

· Apply new accounting policies and help ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

· Partner with the Director of Accounting to improve controls, workflows, and financial processes.

We're looking for someone who takes ownership of the details, communicates clearly, and enjoys improving the way work gets done.

What You'll Bring · At least two years of experience as a Staff Accountant or in a comparable accounting role.

· Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and confidence using spreadsheets to organize and analyze information.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Word and comfort using Microsoft Teams for meetings and day-to-day communication.

· Solid mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

· Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accurate work.

· Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.

· Sound judgment, discretion, and integrity when handling confidential information.

· Experience with Yardi or a similar accounting system is a plus.

· A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

Join Brightwater If you are ready to contribute your accounting expertise in a role where accuracy, partnership, and ...