Staff Accountant

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the monthly closing process and related reporting. The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track assets, liabilities, profit and loss, and other related financial activities accurately and timely. This role reports to the Controller and requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities:

· Accurately Prepare journal entries in accordance with GAAP as part of the closing function.

· Maintains systems for accounting and control.

· Assists with the month-end closing.

· Organize, update, and compile financial reports ensuring they are accurate.

· Performs general accounting and other related duties for the organization.

· Resolve daily interface exceptions.

· Reconcile accounts assigned on a timely basis.

· Track both the supplier payables and customer receivables for the company by performing any necessary data entry and report generation and preparing monthly reports on the status of accounts while maintaining an accurate day-to-day ledger.

· Verifies and confirms payment of assigned prepaid invoices associated with insurance and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts and reconciled at month-end.

· Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.

· Assists with Budgeting and Federal Contracting

· Assists with Cash Flow Projections

Experience:

· Recent college graduates and experienced hires with up to 3-4 years of prior corporate or public accounting experience.

· Strong Excel skills.

· Knowledge of GAAP.

· Quickbooks or other accounting software

Other Attributes Required:

· Investigative technique, problem-solving and analytical skills

· Commitment to maintaining systems for accounting control.

· Actively engage and be accountable

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills.

· Organizational and follow-up skills.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

· Knowledge and experience with a G/L ERP systems

Education:

· Bachelors Degree in Accounting or a related field is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Old Town, ME 04468: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person