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 Company: Ensign Services, Inc. (“ESI”) is a subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc. whose affiliated entities are considered national leaders in the fast-growing post-acute care industry. ESI provides service and support to over 378 facilities in the long-term care continuum that employ over 55,000 employees. ESI is known as the “Service Center” and provides the facilities and leaders it serves with “back-office” support in areas such as accounting, construction, compliance, human resources, information technology, learning and development, legal and risk management and recruiting. This structure allows the onsite leaders and caregivers to focus on day-to-day care and operational issues in their individual operations. What sets ESI apart from other companies is the quality of our most valuable resource - our people. We take our core values of Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership (“CAPLICO”) seriously. We want an individual in this role who will demonstrate these values through actions and words. 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](http://www.ensignbenefits.com/). Ensign Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact us at 888-659-3616. Job ID 1617