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Staff Accountant

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting
Portland, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025
KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting is working with a rapidly growing organization near Portland, Maine that is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their team. This role is responsible for managing daily accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, maintaining general ledger accounts and oversee AP and AR related responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have proven general ledger focused accounting experience, month end financial analysis, and have a collaborative mindset. This position is brand new, open due to growth as our client is building out the accounting team due to recent growth within the organization.

More information below, interested applicants please reach out to Garred Kelly at gkelly@kbwfinancial.com with an update copy of your resume to learn more.

Primary Responsibilities For The Staff Accountant Position

  • Oversee and maintain accurate records within the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are properly documented and reconciled.
  • Manage the full cycle of both vendor payables and customer receivables, ensuring prompt and accurate processing.
  • Compile and deliver periodic financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual summaries, to support key decision-making processes.
  • Contribute to the creation of budgets and financial projections, while analyzing variances between actual results and forecasts to help guide future planning.
  • Perform regular reconciliation of bank accounts and support activities related to monitoring and optimizing cash flow.
  • Ensure financial operations comply with established accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
  • Collaborate with operational teams and leadership to provide financial analysis and insights that support business initiatives and strategic goals.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred or relevant general ledger accounting experience
  • 4 years of experience in an general ledger focus accounting role
  • Proficiency in accounting systems such as QuickBooks, or comparable accounting platforms.
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting practices.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with excellent attention to detail.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with financial tools.

Salary: $65,000-$85,000 Competitive Benefits

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