Senior Accountant

Why Work for CIRI?

Embark On a Fulfilling Career With CIRI, Where You'll Find More Than Just a Job ' You'll Find Purpose. As Part Of Our Team, You'll Enjoy

• Meaningful Mission:?Contribute to an incredible mission of assisting refugees and immigrants in overcoming barriers to become self-sufficient, integrated members of the community.
• Professional Growth:?Be part of a diverse and supportive team that encourages your growth and development.
• Community Connection:?Establish long-term connections with the community and make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.
• Comprehensive Benefits:?Enjoy a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision/life/403B plan, 13 paid holidays, 20 days of paid time off per year, and a commitment to work/life balance and self-care.
• Public Interest Loan Forgiveness:?Benefit from eligibility for the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness Program.
  
  

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Join the Journey: Empower Lives, Shape Futures at The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI)

Compensation: $50,000 + Benefits (that currently include):

• Medical (Anthem): 3 copay/deductible options; base plan is $40/paycheck
• Vision (Mutual of Omaha): $60 per year; $130 hardware allowance- Employee Funded
• Dental (Mutual of Omaha): $500 per year; $1,750 annual benefit- Employee Funded
• Life: 1 x Salary to $100K; paid by CIRI
• Voluntary Life: Available to employees and family
• Disability: 60% of earnings; paid by CIRI
• Identity Theft: Optional coverage; paid by employees- For employee and/or family- Employee Funded
  
  

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant will assist with bookkeeping procedures at the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI). This includes maintaining detailed payment records for state and federal grant accounting. The ideal candidate is reliable, flexible, a self-sufficient problem solver, and demonstrates meticulous attention to detail. They will proactively support program service departments and the operations team with enthusiasm and a collaborative spirit.

Salary

Key Responsibilities:

• Process assistance checks for program departments, ensuring accuracy and proper approval.
• Monitor all bank credit and debit card activity, ensuring proper approvals and accurate allocation to grants, reconciling and recording all activity in QuickBooks.
• Process and monitor Immigration Legal Services payment receipts, including credit card and cash receipts.
• Oversee the USIO gift card monthly report and card activations, in collaboration with Program Directors.
• Ensure all applications for rental and/or food assistance comply with grant requirements.
• Manage accounts payable including recording invoices, verifying approval, allocating to grants/departments and maintaining approved vendor database ensuring proper tax and insurance documents are on file and current.,
• Perform allocation processes for direct expenses such as telephone, interpretations, translations, facilities costs and employee benefits.
• Collect, deposit and record cash, check and online deposits for donations and services.
• Special Projects as requested included but not limited to IT project administration in collaboration with CFO and IT provider, assistance with statistical reporting, assistance with company and grant audits.
  
  

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounting functions, including proficiency in QuickBooks or other similar accounting software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to use Excel tools to organize and analyze data from multiple sources.
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Capable of working independently and managing multiple tasks.
• At least one year of relevant experience in bookkeeping or grants accounting.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple departments.
• Comfortable working in multicultural environments.
• Commitment to CIRI's core values and mission to support refugees, immigrants, and their families.
• Comfortable with technology and quick to learn new systems
• Proficient with digital tools and platforms
• Strong technical aptitude
  
  

CIRI is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application process. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact HR at [email protected] to discuss your needs. We value all applicants and strive to make the application process accessible to everyone.