Senior Accountant

About Us

Inspirica is a mission-driven 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing housing and comprehensive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. With an $8 million budget, multiple programs, and diverse government grant funding sources, we work to create sustainable solutions that empower our residents and strengthen our community.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is a key member of Inspirica’s 3-person finance team, playing a central role in the day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial information. Reporting to the VP of Finance / Controller, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization by managing core accounting functions including monthly close, financial reporting, government grant accounting, and audit preparation.

This position requires strong accounting skills with an appetite for cross-functional collaboration. The role is ideal for a detail-oriented, solution-driven professional who enjoys improving processes, strengthening internal controls, and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency. This individual will contribute to a mission-aligned finance function that advances the organization’s impact in the community.

Key Responsibilities

Monthly Financial Close & Reporting

• Partner with VP of Finance/Controller to lead the monthly close process, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting that can support strategic decision making
• Prepare and analyze monthly internal financial statements, including budget-to-actual reporting and investigation of variances
• Perform account reconciliations (receivables, revenue, prepaids, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts) and investigate discrepancies
• Prepare journal entries (payroll, depreciation, investments, intercompany activity, accruals)
• Review general ledger activity, journal entries and account coding for consistency and accuracy
• Maintain the fixed asset register, including tracking additions and recording depreciation
• Support bookkeeper in preparing journal entries, troubleshooting questions, and maintaining accurate and consistent coding in the general ledger

Government Grants & Compliance

• Ensure accurate tracking, allocation and reporting of government and foundation funding
• Prepare financial reports, invoices, and supporting documentation needed for vouching of government contracts and grants
• Oversee billing and collections across government funding sources to ensure that Inspirica receives grant funding and reimbursement in a timely manner
• Provide support and assistance to development and programs staff on grant budgets and reporting for government grants
• Monitor restricted funds and ensure compliance with donor and grant requirements.
• Prepare required grant reports including quarterly HOPWA reports and invoices, and 8-month and year-end reporting to DOH and DHMAS

Audit & internal Controls

• Lead preparation of supporting audit documentation including schedules, workpapers and schedule of functional expenses
• Lead preparation of annual Form 990 workpapers and supporting documentation
• Liaise with auditors on Inspirica’s annual organizational audit and Single Audit
• Maintain Inspirica’s audit readiness throughout the year by ensuring strong documentation and internal controls
• Strengthen and maintain internal control systems and accounting policies

Budget

• Support annual budgeting and reforecasting processes by compiling data and assisting with budget templates
• Analyze historic data and spending trends to develop projections as well as potential cost savings and economies of scale
• Identify and investigate budget variances

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support optimization of accounting systems (e.g. Quickbooks)
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and reporting capabilities
• Assist in implementation of new financial tools, dashboards and other processes

Cross-Functional Support

• Serve as a resource for budget managers, credit card holders, and employees regarding financial matters
• Provide support and assistance to development and programs staff on grant budgets, applications, and reporting for individual donors and foundations
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, organization, and efficiency within the finance function
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required, Master’s degree or CPA preferred
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit organization
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, including restricted funds and grant reporting (with audit experience a plus)
• Understanding of allocation methodologies
• Proficient in QuickBooks Online and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Raisers Edge and Financial Edge a plus

Skills & Attributes

• Customer-service orientation, with patience to explain financial concepts and implications to staff across the organization including senior staff and non-finance staff
• Appetite for leveraging technology to simplify, streamline and automate financial processes
• Superior analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and oral communication
• Strong project management skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Self-starter, takes initiative, can work independently with direction from senior team members
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Supervisory experience a plus

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000

Location: This position requires 4 days in the office in Stamford, CT, with 1 remote day

Inspirica is proud to offer a comprehensive program of benefits designed to serve the diverse needs of our workforce. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Short-term and Long-term disability, Life Insurance, AD&D
• 24 days of Paid Time Off (including vacation time and sick time)
• 11 days of Paid Holidays (including 1 Floating Holiday)

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