Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Accounting Manager in Gorham, ME. Summary: The client is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the daily operations of the AP, AR, and Payroll teams. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who brings strong technical accounting knowledge, people management experience, and a collaborative approach to support a dynamic and mission-driven organization. Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead a team of 8 (3 AP, 3 AR, 2 Payroll), ensuring efficient and accurate processing of transactions
• Manage day-to-day accounting functions, including oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
• Coordinate and support the month-end close process, including journal entry review and financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
• Oversee Excel-based reconciliations completed by the team
• Collaborate with departments across retail, healthcare, cleaning, and grant-funded programs
• Provide occasional support for payroll processing using UKG, and serve as backup as needed
• Assist with the organization's transition from Blackbaud Financial Edge to Sage or Microsoft Dynamics
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and team development
• Maintain flexibility in a hybrid work environment, with three in-office days per week
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing or supervising accounting staff
• Strong foundation in GAAP
• Proven experience in month-end close processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to delegate, review work, and lead a team effectively
• Willingness to be hands-on and -roll up sleeves- when needed
  
  

Preferred

• Experience in nonprofit accounting
• Exposure to federal grants, especially workforce development programs
• Familiarity with UKG payroll systems
• Experience with Sage or Microsoft Dynamics
• Background in retail operations or contract-based service industries
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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