GL Accountant (Senior Accountant)
Be the Owner of Your Role. Shape the Future of Financial Excellence.
At Pennant Services, we're seeking bold, empowered accounting professionals who are ready to make a profound impact, not just through accurate financial reporting, but by helping shape the future of operational success across our agencies. If you're an experienced accountant with a strong grasp of GAAP, attention to detail, and a sense of ownership over your work, this is your next big move.
As a GL Accountant, you will take full ownership of the month-end close process for a portfolio of 10-12 agency locations. You'll collaborate with field and corporate leaders, prepare and analyze financial statements, and ensure accurate, timely reporting. This role plays a crucial part in supporting our mission through financial transparency, compliance, and effective partnerships.
This is not just a technical role. This is a position for someone who takes initiative, thrives on precision, and sees themselves as an owner, not just an employee.
What You'll Own
Month-End Close Execution
Own and lead the general ledger month-end close process across multiple locations, ensuring accurate and timely financial results.
Financial Review & Analysis
Generate and review operating statements, analyze key accounts, investigate variances, and compare results to historical trends.
Journal Entry Preparation
Create and post general ledger entries, accruals, and adjustments to ensure completeness and accuracy of the financials.
Vendor Invoice Review
Review vendor invoices for correct coding, compliance, and accrual treatment when appropriate.
Compliance & Controls
Ensure all close and reporting activities align with GAAP. Maintain and monitor SOX controls across responsible centers.
Balance Sheet Reconciliation
Prepare monthly reconciliations for key asset and liability accounts, compiling detailed documentation to support account balances.
Audit Support
Collaborate with internal and external auditors, providing required documentation and resolving inquiries efficiently.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred
- 2-5+ years of relevant accounting experience
- Strong analytical and technical accounting skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.); Sage Intacct experience preferred
- Ability to prioritize and execute under tight deadlines
- Collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with a strong sense of ownership
Please note that this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees in this role. Responsibilities may evolve with business needs.
Why Join Us
At Pennant Services, we don't just manage-we lead like owners. Our unique culture is built around empowerment, accountability, and growth. We invest in people who are ready to build and own their impact.
Location: Service Center - Eagle, ID
Wage: $70K - $85K DOE
What Sets Us Apart
- Opportunity for stock ownership
- Empowered, autonomous leadership supported by centralized resources
- A work-life balance that supports personal well-being
- Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
- Generous PTO, holidays, and professional development
- A culture built around our core values-CAPLICO:
Customer Second
Accountability
Passion for Learning
Love One Another
Intelligent Risk Taking
Celebrate
Ownership
About Pennant
Pennant Services supports over 180 home health, hospice, senior living, and home care agencies across 14 states. Our Service Center model enables local leaders to lead, while we provide centralized support for clinical, HR, IT, legal, and compliance needs, empowering them to succeed.
Learn more at: www.pennantgroup.com
Pennant Service Center
1675 E. Riverside Drive, Suite 150
Eagle, ID 83616
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at