Business Office Assistant

Why Kensington Senior Living? Because Our Promise to love and care for your family as we do our own. These are not just words – but something all of us at Kensington Senior Living strive to deliver each day. We’re looking for a Business Office Assistant to join our newest community, The Kensington Bethesda.

Join us to discover your path, grow your purpose, and embrace the unexpected: deeper connections, greater opportunities, and a stronger sense of belonging.

Summary:

The Business Office Assistant is responsible for assisting the Business Office Manager with the administration of accounting and human resources processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with the accounts receivable process including the preparation of monthly billing, recording and posting resident payments, and researching and resolving minor billing disputes. Post collections on resident accounts and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Assists with the accounts payables process including scanning invoices, distributing invoices to departments for coding, and posting invoices to the proper GL account for payment.
• Assists in preparing monthly financial operating statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, capital expense summaries, and other financial reports
• Assists in developing and implementing of personnel policies and procedures
• Verifies the accuracy of ongoing supplies and fixed asset inventories.
• Any other duties assigned by a supervisor.

Knowledge and Skill:

• Must have excellent verbal skills and communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a team based environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge and application of employment regulatory requirements.
• Must have excellent computer skills, including; Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Property Management Systems.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to clearly and proficiently communicate with people of all ages and abilities, displaying consideration of their rights and sensitivities, while maintaining an energetic, positive attitude.
• Must be able to read and write English, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must maintain a clean and well-groomed appearance and follow the dress code as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Demonstrates freedom from pulmonary tuberculosis by a health screening performed by a physician prior to employment.
• Must be cleared in a criminal background check administered in the state of employment.
• Ability to remain objective when resolving disputes and make recommendations that are in alignment with the policies and values of the company.
• Experience in a similar position with accounting and human resources generalist duties is preferred.
• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

Mental and Physical Requirements:

• Requires ability to stand and walk short and long distances for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry objects in excess of 25 pounds.
• Requires reaching above, below, and at shoulder length.
• Ability to remain calm and positive in stressful situations.