Staff Accountant

Maplewood Senior Living • Westport, CT

4d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Maplewood Senior Living, is a leading operator of premier senior living communities across 5 states and Washington, D.C., featuring two distinguished brands: Maplewood and Inspīr. Known nationally for innovation in the senior living space, Maplewood is a growing company dedicated to excellence in care, offering personalized and thoughtful services in independent living, assisted living and memory care. Our success is built on a foundation of personalized, compassionate care and communities designed to enrich the quality of life for our residents. We foster a dynamic and supportive work environment that empowers our teams to excel, inspire, and make a meaningful impact every day. If you are a passionate about driving growth and innovation in senior living, Maplewood offers the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise. Join us and help shape the future of senior living!

The Accounting Staff is primarily responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial reporting.  The Accounting Staff will work closely with the Corporate Controller and Senior Accountant to develop and implement Maplewood Staff Living’s accounting functions and financial reporting. This role is pivotal in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to the organization.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and familiarity with tax regulations and financial reporting standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret financial data and make strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders and to collaborate with other departments.
• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of financial records and reports.
• High ethical standards and integrity when handling financial transactions and sensitive data.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree or professional certification is preferred but not required (e.g. MBA, Certified Public Accountant - CPA, Chartered Accountant - CA).
• Proficiency in accounting software preferred but not required (e.g., Yardi or similar ERP systems, FloQast, and spreadsheet tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel).
• Proficiency in data automation and analysis tools is a preferred but not required (e.g. Vena, Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, Python)

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards (GAAP).
• Conduct financial analysis and variance analysis to provide insights into the organization's financial performance and to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist with the preparation of our general ledger accounting processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Collaborate with the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable departments, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and collections.
• Contribute with preparing compliance with tax regulations, including the preparation and filing of tax returns (e.g., income tax, sales tax, payroll tax), and liaising with external tax advisors.
• Assist with external audits and other corporate reporting, ensuring that financial statements and records are prepared and presented accurately for audit purposes.
• Maintain effective internal controls to safeguard the organization's assets and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
• Comply with accounting policies and procedures to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.
• Stay current with accounting standards and regulations with GAAP and ensure the organization's financial practices remain in compliance.
• Participate in monthly financial reviews with community management by analyzing financial data and interpreting results of operations
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reporting package for upper management
• Contribute to department and organization of special projects as assigned
• Assist with initiatives to automate financial workflows, leveraging tools like Vena, Power Automate, Power BI, Alteryx, and/or Excel macros to streamline repetitive tasks, reduce manual errors, and enhance team efficiency

Benefits

• Competitive Comp and Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package, bonus, health insurance, 401K with match, paid time off, and more.
• Inspir believes in rewarding top talent and dedication, depending upon years of experience and commitment to the company.
• Inspir strives for transparency, reviewing pay periodically, to be the industry leader in recruiting talent like you!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level