Staff Accountant
- $65,000 - $75,000
- Portland, ME
Competitive Salary, 401k w/Match, PTO, Medical, Dental and MORE!!!!
A bit about us:
We are a leading design-build-maintain engineering firm!
Why join us?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Job Details
Essential Functions:
Requirements:
- Assist with month-end closing activities including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliation, financial statement
- Prepare month end close journal entries such as accruals, amortizations, capitalizations, allocations, and
- Reconcile general ledger accounts including variance research, analysis, and resolution.
- Month over month, quarter over quarter and year over year variance analysis will be important part of monthly
- Provide pertinent financial information to Senior Controller and ensure compliance with regulatory reporting
- Perform accounting research and analysis.
- Lead special projects as needed.
- Cross train within the accounting department to maintain sufficient knowledges within the team.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
- Master’s degree, preferred.
- 5+ years of accounting experience.
- Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy.
- Must have a strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
- Must have experience in performing technical accounting research including historical and variance analysis, and
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Specifically Excel) or related programs.
- Must be able to learn other accounting software systems.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
- Must have a Strong interest in continuously improving the automation of the accounting and reporting process.