Sr. Accountant

The Sr. Accountant will report to the Assistant Controller in the Finance Department. The Senior Accountant reports to and supports the Assistant Controller with all aspects of Controllership organization operations at Inspira Financial. This is a hands-on position that requires initiative, knowledge and ability to effectively support all areas of the Controllership organization, including comprehensive involvement with monthly accounting close, reconciliations, P&L and Balance Sheet Variance Analysis, support compiling financial information requests for internal analysis, tax reporting and audits, and M&A integration.

This position will also work with other areas of the Company to fulfill business and analytical needs as required.

* Comprehensive involvement with the monthly close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and reconciliations for the Retirement and Wealth business.

* Prepare variance analysis for the P&L and Balance Sheet results compared to prior periods.

* Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and features to enhance the workflow, accuracy and timeliness of the Controllership organization.

* Maintain the deferred revenue module and associated amortization schedules in Sage PEA module, ensure proper recording of new schedules, and provide monthly detail for journal entries.

* Maintain the fixed asset and associated depreciation schedules on the Sage Fixed Asset module, ensure proper recording of new purchases and ongoing capitalized software projects, and provide monthly detail for General Journal entries.

* Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the accounting reporting and general ledger structure.

* Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close.

* Ensure documentation of accounting procedures is kept current.

* Provide support compiling financial information requests for internal analysis, tax reporting and audits.

* Provide support or back-up for the Payables Administrator as needed.

* Assist with M&A integration efforts by developing and implementing a strategy to incorporate the acquisition's accounting processes into Inspira's general ledger, accounts payable, month end close, and reconciliation processes.

* Assist with Inspira's Key initiatives including IPO readiness, support rapid growth through M&A, and continued process improvements in the Controllership organization. Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

Minimum required:

* 4-7 years of experience in Accounting/Finance required

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education, experience and training required

Additional preferred:

* Certification(s) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Skills & Abilities:

* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including, but not limited to, pivot tables and advanced formulas.

* Strong analytical skills

* Ability to work well with other individuals at all levels, both internally and externally

* Strong written and oral communication skills.

* Strong planning, organizational, task and time management skills

* Experience with Sage/Intacct accounting software systems preferred.

Other Requirements:

* Typical schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:30AM to 5PM CT; ability to work evening or weekend hours may be required during peak periods

* Employees within a 90-minute radius of our Oak Brook, IL headquarters are required to adhere to Company in-office work guidelines of 4 days per month minimum from 10 am to 2 pm

* Occasional/Frequent travel (up to 5%)

* Ability to provide personal transportation for training or meetings may be required

* Occasionally lifts up to 25 pounds

* Prolonged periods of sitting and operating standard office equipment