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9 results for Entry Level Accountant in Portland, ME

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
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support critical accounting operations for a Contract position within the real estate and property sector in Portland, Maine. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing close activities, and ensuring account balances are properly supported. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage core reporting tasks in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and helping ensure timely completion of reporting deadlines. • Maintain the general ledger by recording and organizing financial activity with a high degree of accuracy. • Prepare and post journal entries that properly reflect business transactions and supporting documentation. • Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet and other key accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly. • Complete bank reconciliations on a recurring basis to verify cash activity and investigate unmatched items. • Analyze financial records and account activity to support accurate reporting and compliance with accounting standards. • Partner with internal stakeholders to gather information needed for close processes and account review activities.
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

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 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. 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.
2026-04-23T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Brunswick, ME
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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. Responsibilities: • Lead the month-end close process, ensuring financial results are finalized accurately and on schedule. • Maintain the general ledger by reviewing activity, posting adjustments, and preserving the integrity of accounting records. • Prepare and review journal entries, supporting schedules, and other documentation required for complete financial reporting. • Perform detailed account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies to keep balances accurate and up to date. • Coordinate audit support by organizing records, responding to requests, and assisting with financial statement audit activities. • Oversee accounting related to federal grants and HUD-funded programs, helping ensure compliance with applicable reporting requirements. • Monitor financial transactions and reporting within NetSuite, using the system to support accurate accounting operations. • Partner with internal stakeholders to improve accounting workflows and address operational issues that affect reporting quality.
2026-04-29T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk / Front Desk

Oxford, ME
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
Robert Half has partnered with an established company in Oxford, Maine area to locate an Accounting Clerk for a full time position with benefits. The ideal Accounting Assistant candidate will have the following skills and experience:<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>Employer offers generous benefits including: Health plan, paid vacation, holidays, retirement with match and more. For consideration, apply online with resume.If you're already working with a RH Permanent recruiter, please reach out to us directly. Jennifer ThompsonRobert Half Finance & Accounting - Permanent Placement
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Portland, ME
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a retail organization. This on-site position is well suited for someone who enjoys keeping billing and payment records accurate while supporting steady cash flow. The role offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting team member or someone with practical receivables experience to grow within a stable team environment. Responsibilities:• Prepare and issue routine customer billings each month, ensuring charges are accurate and submitted on schedule.• Record invoices, incoming payments, and cash receipts in the accounting system with close attention to detail.• Monitor open balances and follow up with customers to collect outstanding payments in a courteous and consistent manner.• Apply received funds to the correct accounts and help maintain up-to-date receivables records.• Use Excel to organize account activity, track payment status, and support reporting needs.• Assist with day-to-day accounts receivable operations while helping resolve billing questions and payment discrepancies.• Support the accounting team with documentation and system updates related to receivables processes
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Wells, ME
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Temporary / Contract
17.1 - 19.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dependable Bookkeeper to support the day-to-day financial operations of a nonprofit organization in Wells, Maine. This Long-term Contract position offers a steady part-time schedule of up to 30 hours per week in a small, collaborative team environment. The role is well suited for someone who is comfortable working with financial records, eager to learn organization-specific processes, and able to maintain accuracy across routine accounting tasks. Responsibilities: • Enter financial data accurately into QuickBooks Desktop and maintain organized accounting records. • Prepare and issue payments in a timely manner while following established approval procedures. • Compile monthly financial reports, including profit and loss summaries, to support organizational oversight. • Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities to help keep transactions current and well documented. • Reconcile bank activity and review account balances to identify and correct discrepancies. • Work closely with internal staff to learn existing bookkeeping procedures and apply them consistently. • Support ongoing financial administration for multiple related entities within the organization’s operations.
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Biddeford, ME
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support day-to-day financial operations for a growing organization in Biddeford, Maine. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can maintain accurate records, manage core accounting activities, and bring consistency to routine financial processes. The right candidate will be comfortable working with QuickBooks and handling a broad range of bookkeeping functions with accuracy and professionalism. Responsibilities: • Record financial transactions accurately and maintain organized bookkeeping records within QuickBooks. • Process vendor invoices, prepare payments, and help ensure accounts payable activities are completed on schedule. • Generate customer invoices, monitor incoming payments, and follow up on outstanding balances as part of accounts receivable management. • Reconcile bank statements and financial records regularly to identify discrepancies and keep accounts current. • Assist with maintaining accurate ledgers and supporting documentation for routine accounting review. • Review financial data for completeness and consistency, resolving clerical or transactional issues as needed. • Support ongoing accounting operations by helping keep reporting and recordkeeping processes efficient and reliable.
2026-04-28T00:00:00Z

Data Entry Clerk

Westbrook, ME
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Entry Clerk to support accurate and timely information processing for a Contract position based in Westbrook, Maine. This role is well suited to someone who is comfortable working with large volumes of numeric and text-based data while maintaining a high level of precision. The ideal candidate brings strong keyboarding ability, confidence using computer-based systems, and a consistent focus on quality. Responsibilities: • Enter numeric and text-based information into computer systems with a high degree of accuracy • Review source documents carefully to verify completeness and correct errors before final submission • Maintain organized electronic records and ensure data is updated in a timely manner • Perform routine quality checks to confirm entries are consistent, complete, and properly formatted • Handle large volumes of information efficiently while meeting established productivity expectations • Use standard office software and internal databases to process, store, and retrieve information as needed
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z