Staff Accountant

Overview

This Staff Accountant position involves applying accounting principles and statistical analysis to maintain control and accountability in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The role includes monitoring and maintaining various general ledger accounts, preparing journal entries, and generating detailed reports and analyses that reflect the organization's financial status and activities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain control of various general ledger accounts
• Prepare journal entries
• Produce detailed financial reports and analyses
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Experience: Minimum of one year of accounting experience preferred if degree is in Accounting or Finance; if degree is not in these fields, one year of accounting experience is required
• Strong oral, written, and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with varying levels of management

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $61,256.00 to $82,867.20 per year
• Compensation for part-time positions is prorated based on scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE)
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources
• Recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives

Location

This role supports communities across Maine and New Hampshire.

Additional Information

• Employment offers depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors.
• The organization complies with Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, which includes monitoring and collecting information related to system and workplace usage for legitimate business purposes such as security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

Hiring Notice

The organization will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from official email addresses ending with the organization's domain. Suspected fraudulent activity should be reported immediately.