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7 results for Cost Accountant in Portland, ME

Staff Accountant

Portsmouth, NH
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a meticulous and reliable Staff Accountant to join our team in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This role offers the opportunity to take on a variety of accounting and financial responsibilities while working closely with senior leadership. The ideal candidate is someone who values professionalism, thrives in a detailed-oriented environment, and is seeking a long-term position with growth potential. Responsibilities: • Oversee accounts payable processes, including coding, batching, and reconciling 75-125 weekly invoices and credit card expenses. • Manage accounts receivable and billing functions to ensure timely and accurate financial records. • Perform bank reconciliations, journal entries, and assist with month-end and year-end reporting activities. • Handle payroll processing for two payrolls, covering approximately 15 employees. • Prepare and maintain financial reports, including variance analysis, budgets, and projections using advanced Excel skills. • Support audits, such as workers' compensation audits, by pulling and organizing necessary data. • Manage personal financial matters for the owner, including bill payments and expense tracking. • Assist with financial analysis by generating income statements, tracking projections, and updating spreadsheets. • Learn and assist with additional responsibilities related to senior leadership roles, ensuring smooth operational transitions.
2026-05-13T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Auburn, ME
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a 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. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post journal entries to support accurate monthly and periodic financial reporting.• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing account activity, reconciling balances, and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.• Assist with corporate tax activities, including gathering documentation and supporting the preparation of tax filings and related schedules.• Manage sales tax records and help ensure filings are completed accurately and in accordance with applicable requirements.• Support the preparation of corporate tax returns by organizing financial data and verifying the completeness of supporting information.• Review accounting records for accuracy and consistency while identifying areas that require correction or follow-up.• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide financial information, respond to accounting questions, and support reporting needs.
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Biddeford, ME
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Portland, Maine. This role is essential in supporting daily accounting operations, with a focus on bank reconciliations, cash flow management, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will contribute to maintaining fiscal accuracy and transparency while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Responsibilities: • Perform accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks with precision and efficiency. • Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual bank reconciliations, promptly addressing and resolving any discrepancies. • Monitor and analyze daily cash flows to ensure operational funding is adequate and forecast financial needs. • Prepare and review journal entries while assisting with month-end closing processes to ensure compliance with accounting principles. • Collaborate in the preparation of financial statements and other key reports. • Work closely with program, clinical, and administrative teams to ensure accurate transaction recording and reporting. • Support annual audit processes, including documentation and communication with external auditors. • Maintain organized and clear documentation for reconciliations, cash transactions, and financial analyses. • Assist with tax-related tasks including corporate tax returns, sales tax, and compliance requirements. • Contribute to the maintenance of the general ledger by ensuring transactions are accurately recorded.
2026-05-05T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Brunswick, ME
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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. Responsibilities: • Prepare and review budgets, allocation schedules, and cash flow forecasts to support sound financial planning across programs and properties. • Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations, maintain accurate trial balances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. • Oversee general ledger activity during month-end close to ensure financial data is complete, accurate, and audit-ready. • Analyze financial information across multiple systems and integrated platforms to identify trends, improve reporting, and support process efficiency. • Manage accounting for restricted funding, grants, and program-related expenditures while ensuring proper classification and compliance. • Produce detailed financial reports for leadership, including budget-to-actual comparisons and cash position analysis in Excel and NetSuite. • Support accounting operations for a portfolio of managed properties and service programs, including allocation of shared costs and overhead. • Coordinate preparation of schedules and documentation needed for year-end audit deliverables within compressed reporting timelines. • 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

Sr. Accountant

Portland, ME
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a nonprofit organization in Portland, Maine. This Long-term Contract position will focus on maintaining accurate financial records, managing close activities, and ensuring grant-related transactions are recorded in accordance with funding requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and helping ensure timely completion of financial reporting tasks. • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through accurate posting, analysis of account activity, and resolution of discrepancies. • Prepare and record journal entries with supporting documentation to reflect routine and adjusting transactions. • Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and research variances to keep financial data accurate and current. • Complete bank reconciliations regularly and investigate outstanding items to ensure cash activity is fully accounted for. • Support accounting for government and federally funded grants by tracking expenditures and aligning transactions with grant requirements. • Assist with grant management processes by organizing financial data, monitoring allowable costs, and preparing information for reporting needs. • Use Microsoft Excel to analyze financial information, build reconciliations, and support reporting and audit readiness.
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Scarborough, ME
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance team in Scarborough, Maine. In this role, you will manage essential accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end reporting, and account reconciliations, while contributing to financial planning and analysis efforts. The ideal candidate will bring a high degree of professionalism, strong technical skills, and a commitment to process improvement within a dynamic international business environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee revenue accounting and ensure accurate reporting.• Process and manage customer invoices, including running activities.• Review, code, and process accounts payable transactions, including preparing wire transfers and distributing checks.• Post journal entries and analyze transactions to ensure proper classification and compliance.• Act as the liaison for corporate headquarters reporting, ensuring financial packages meet global standards and deadlines.• Administer travel and expense reimbursements using Expensify, ensuring adherence to company policies.• Serve as the back-up for critical tasks such as close management, payroll, and sales tax processing during peak times or staff absences.• Collaborate with leadership on financial planning, budgeting initiatives, and insightful financial results reporting.• Conduct variance analysis on monthly financial performance to assist in strategic decision-making.• Drive process improvements and automation to enhance operational efficiency.
2026-05-05T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager - Public

Lewiston, ME
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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's tax operations. Responsibilities: • Prepare and review complex tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations. • Lead and manage tax engagements, supervising staff and coordinating deliverables. • Conduct in-depth research to identify and implement effective tax strategies. • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing clear communication and expert guidance. • Analyze financial data to identify tax-saving opportunities and resolve complex issues. • Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements in all tax-related tasks. • Utilize advanced tax software to streamline processes and improve efficiency. • Oversee entity formation and ensure proper tax treatment of new business structures. • Provide training and mentorship to entry level staff members, fostering detail oriented growth. • Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of tax services.
2026-05-13T00:00:00Z