Cost Accountant Jobs in Portland, ME

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Staff Accountant (with HR duties)

Sanford, ME
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with HR responsibilities to support financial operations and employee administration in Sanford, Maine. This position blends core accounting work with payroll coordination, recruiting support, and day-to-day human resources tasks. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting ability, sound judgment with confidential information, and the flexibility to work across multiple business functions. Responsibilities: • Record financial activity through accurate journal entries and ongoing maintenance of the general ledger. • Perform reconciliations for bank accounts and key balance sheet accounts to help ensure reliable financial data. • Contribute to monthly and annual close activities by organizing records, reviewing transactions, and preparing supporting schedules. • Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to promote timely payments and accurate cash tracking. • Compile financial statements, audit support materials, and other accounting documentation as needed. • Coordinate payroll processing on a bi-weekly or semi-monthly schedule using ADP or a comparable payroll platform. • Lead hiring support efforts for new sales team members, including candidate sourcing, recruiting coordination, and related communication. • Manage onboarding, orientation, offboarding, and employee records while maintaining confidentiality and document accuracy. • Administer employee benefit programs, respond to policy-related questions, update handbook content, and facilitate required compliance training for staff and new hires.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Scarborough, ME
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our finance team in Scarborough, Maine. This role supports core accounting operations while helping improve efficiency across recurring financial processes and reporting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-moving, globally connected business environment. Success in this position requires discretion, attention to detail, and confidence collaborating across departments. Responsibilities: • Prepare monthly financial statements and contribute to the completion of recurring corporate reporting deliverables. • Perform monthly reconciliations for balance sheet and bank accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues promptly. • Record and review journal entries as part of the month-end close process while maintaining the accuracy of the general ledger. • Oversee day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice handling, cash application, collections follow-up, and payment processing. • Administer wire transfers, check disbursements, and employee reimbursement activities using approved financial systems and expense tools. • Complete sales and use tax filings for multiple states in a timely and accurate manner. • Partner with teams across the organization to gather financial information, respond to questions, and support business needs with clear communication. • Maintain organized accounting records and documentation to support audit readiness, internal controls, and efficient access to information. • Provide backup support across finance functions and assist with special projects aimed at improving departmental performance and process effectiveness.
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Casco, ME
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support financial planning and performance analysis for a manufacturing organization. This role will partner closely with operational leaders to evaluate capital spending, strengthen forecasting accuracy, and deliver insight that supports strategic decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, business partnership skills, and a practical approach to cash flow and profitability analysis. Responsibilities:• Partner with leadership and operating teams to assess capital investments, track financial impact, and support sound decision-making on project priorities.• Prepare forward-looking financial models that help guide planning, scenario evaluation, and long-range business strategy.• Monitor cash position and develop reporting that highlights trends, risks, and opportunities affecting liquidity.• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities by consolidating data, refining assumptions, and presenting actionable analysis.• Deliver ad hoc financial evaluations to support management decisions across operations, cost control, and business performance.• Serve as a trusted finance resource for cross-functional teams by translating complex data into clear recommendations.• Analyze results against plan and forecast, identify key variances, and explain underlying business drivers.• Contribute to special projects that improve financial visibility, reporting effectiveness, and overall planning processes.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Portland, ME
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 52000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join a company in Portland, Maine. This position supports daily accounting operations by managing payroll activities, assisting with payables and receivables, and helping maintain accurate financial records. The role also contributes to month-end accounting tasks in partnership with the Assistant Controller. Responsibilities:• Process employee payroll accurately and on schedule while verifying time and pay-related information.• Support accounts payable activities by reviewing invoices, preparing payments, and maintaining organized vendor records.• Assist with accounts receivable functions, including posting payments and tracking outstanding balances.• Review and record employee expense reports to ensure completeness and policy compliance.• Perform bank reconciliations and help resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.• Contribute to month-end close activities by preparing reports, updating records, and assisting the Assistant Controller with accounting tasks.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

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