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9 results for Staff Accountant in Augusta, ME

Staff Accountant
  • Auburn, ME
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Auburn, Maine. This position will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing tax-related documentation, and ensuring day-to-day accounting activities are completed efficiently. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger knowledge, hands-on experience with journal entries, and a solid understanding of corporate and sales tax processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to support accurate monthly and periodic financial reporting.<br>• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing account activity, reconciling balances, and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Assist with corporate tax activities, including gathering documentation and supporting the preparation of tax filings and related schedules.<br>• Manage sales tax records and help ensure filings are completed accurately and in accordance with applicable requirements.<br>• Support the preparation of corporate tax returns by organizing financial data and verifying the completeness of supporting information.<br>• Review accounting records for accuracy and consistency while identifying areas that require correction or follow-up.<br>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide financial information, respond to accounting questions, and support reporting needs.
  • 2026-04-23T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Belgrade, ME
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Belgrade, Maine. This role combines core accounting responsibilities with financial planning and analysis (FP&amp;A) to support a growing business. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial processes, delivering insightful analytics, and contributing to strategic decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of entries and reconciliations.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and internal controls documentation.</p><p>• Develop and maintain financial models to assist with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.</p><p>• Collaborate with operational teams to provide insights on sales, margins, costs, capital expenditures, and overall business performance.</p><p>• Generate ad hoc reports, variance analyses, and scenario planning to inform senior leadership.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company-specific accounting policies.</p><p>• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and support automation initiatives.</p><p>• Assist in audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance processes specific to the manufacturing sector.</p>
  • 2026-04-13T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Brunswick, ME
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a mission-driven non-profit organization in Brunswick, Maine. This role is ideal for a well-rounded accounting specialist who can manage complex reconciliations, oversee budgeting and cash flow reporting, and contribute thoughtful financial analysis across multiple programs and properties. The position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting grant-related accounting activity, and helping leadership make informed decisions in a dynamic operating environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review budgets, allocation schedules, and cash flow forecasts to support sound financial planning across programs and properties.<br>• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations, maintain accurate trial balances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Oversee general ledger activity during month-end close to ensure financial data is complete, accurate, and audit-ready.<br>• Analyze financial information across multiple systems and integrated platforms to identify trends, improve reporting, and support process efficiency.<br>• Manage accounting for restricted funding, grants, and program-related expenditures while ensuring proper classification and compliance.<br>• Produce detailed financial reports for leadership, including budget-to-actual comparisons and cash position analysis in Excel and NetSuite.<br>• Support accounting operations for a portfolio of managed properties and service programs, including allocation of shared costs and overhead.<br>• Coordinate preparation of schedules and documentation needed for year-end audit deliverables within compressed reporting timelines.<br>• Maintain reconciliation workbooks and subsidiary-level accounting records for numerous entities with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • 2026-04-30T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Belgrade, ME
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 48000 - 55000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations in Belgrade, Maine. This position focuses on maintaining accurate invoice workflows, coordinating payment activity, and helping ensure vendor obligations are handled on time. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with routine accounting processes in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before entry into the system.<br>• Assign the correct accounting codes to invoices and supporting documents to ensure accurate financial records.<br>• Process vendor invoices efficiently while maintaining compliance with internal accounting procedures.<br>• Prepare and support scheduled payment runs, including checks and related documentation.<br>• Reconcile invoice details against purchase records or other backup materials to resolve discrepancies.<br>• Communicate with vendors and internal teams regarding payment status, missing information, or outstanding issues.<br>• Maintain organized accounts payable files and records for audit readiness and reporting purposes.
  • 2026-04-22T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Brunswick, ME
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 40 - 50 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a non-profit organization in Brunswick, Maine through a Contract engagement. This position will oversee core accounting operations, help maintain accurate financial records, and ensure reporting is completed in a timely and compliant manner. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to manage deadlines across month-end activities, audits, and grant-related financial processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring financial results are finalized accurately and on schedule.<br>• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing activity, posting adjustments, and preserving the integrity of accounting records.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries, supporting schedules, and other documentation required for complete financial reporting.<br>• Perform detailed account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies to keep balances accurate and up to date.<br>• Coordinate audit support by organizing records, responding to requests, and assisting with financial statement audit activities.<br>• Oversee accounting related to federal grants and HUD-funded programs, helping ensure compliance with applicable reporting requirements.<br>• Monitor financial transactions and reporting within NetSuite, using the system to support accurate accounting operations.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve accounting workflows and address operational issues that affect reporting quality.
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
Tax Manager - Public
  • Lewiston, ME
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join our team in Lewiston, Maine. This role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented, with a strong background in public accounting and a passion for delivering exceptional tax compliance and planning services. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead tax engagements, manage client relationships, and contribute to the strategic development of the firm&#39;s tax operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review complex tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.<br>• Lead and manage tax engagements, supervising staff and coordinating deliverables.<br>• Conduct in-depth research to identify and implement effective tax strategies.<br>• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing clear communication and expert guidance.<br>• Analyze financial data to identify tax-saving opportunities and resolve complex issues.<br>• Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements in all tax-related tasks.<br>• Utilize advanced tax software to streamline processes and improve efficiency.<br>• Oversee entity formation and ensure proper tax treatment of new business structures.<br>• Provide training and mentorship to entry level staff members, fostering detail oriented growth.<br>• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of tax services.
  • 2026-04-06T00:00:00Z
Payroll Clerk
  • New Gloucester, ME
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22 - 26 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join the team in New Gloucester, Maine on a Contract basis. This position will support payroll operations, helping ensure accurate and timely weekly and biweekly pay processing using PAYCOM. The ideal candidate brings hands-on payroll experience, strong accuracy, and the ability to work effectively in an on-site environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and process weekly and biweekly payroll cycles with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Review employee pay data, time records, deductions, and adjustments to ensure payroll information is complete and correct before each run.</p><p>• Support the payroll team with day-to-day administrative and processing tasks that keep payroll operations running smoothly.</p><p>• Handle garnishments, withholdings, and other payroll-related deductions in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies by working closely with employees and internal team members.</p><p>• Maintain organized payroll records and help ensure documentation is current, accurate, and audit-ready.</p><p>• Use Paycom to enter, verify, and manage payroll information while following established payroll procedures.</p><p>• Assist with payroll-related updates or process changes as needed, including system-related activities when assigned.</p>
  • 2026-04-30T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • Lewiston, ME
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support data-driven decision-making for a printing and publishing organization in Lewiston, Maine. This Long-term Contract position focuses on evaluating financial performance, building meaningful reporting, and delivering insights that help business leaders plan effectively. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, comfort working with complex datasets, and the ability to translate numbers into practical recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze financial results and operating trends to identify performance drivers, risks, and opportunities for improvement.<br>• Develop and maintain financial models that support forecasting, budgeting, scenario planning, and strategic evaluation.<br>• Prepare ad hoc analyses for leadership by gathering data, interpreting findings, and presenting clear business insights.<br>• Perform variance reviews against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods to explain key changes in financial performance.<br>• Mine large and complex datasets to uncover patterns, support reporting needs, and improve the accuracy of decision-making.<br>• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to collect relevant financial information and ensure analyses reflect business realities.<br>• Create recurring and on-demand reports that summarize metrics, trends, and actionable recommendations for management.<br>• Support planning activities by validating assumptions, reconciling data, and enhancing the quality of financial reporting outputs.
  • 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z
Accounting Clerk / Front Desk
  • Oxford, ME
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half has partnered with an established company in Oxford, Maine area to locate an <strong>Accounting Clerk</strong> for a full time position with benefits.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal Accounting Assistant candidate will have the following skills and experience:</p><ul><li>Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or similar. (equivalent experience with some accounting coursework considered)</li><li>Accounts Payable</li><li>Accounts Receivable</li><li>Reconcilation</li><li>Phone skills - this role includes Front Desk reception duties</li><li>Administrative skills</li><li>Microsoft Excel</li></ul><p>Employer offers generous benefits including: Health plan, paid vacation, holidays, retirement with match and more.</p><p><br></p><p>For consideration, apply online with resume.</p><p><strong>If you&#39;re already working with a RH Permanent recruiter, please reach out to us directly.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Jennifer Thompson</p><p>Robert Half Finance &amp; Accounting - Permanent Placement</p>
  • 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z