<p>For consideration, please reach out to<strong> Jennifer Lavoie </strong>as soon as possible, ensure to include your most current resume when you apply. <strong><em>Connect with me on LinkedIn</em></strong> at Jennifer Lavoie!</p><p><br></p><p>If you currently work with a recruiter from Robert Half Finance & Accounting recruiter, please contact them directly.</p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our client's accounting team in Hampton, New Hampshire area. This role supports accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day accounting operations across the company and its subsidiaries. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with finance, regulatory, and audit stakeholders in a fast-paced utilities environment. This role requires one of the following: Financial Reporting experience, 10K or 10Q experience, A CPA with public accounting background, or SEC reporting. Anyone is encouraged to apply with any of these experineces.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for the company and its subsidiaries.</p><p>• Review balance sheet and general ledger activity to ensure transactions, estimates, and adjustments are recorded accurately and on time.</p><p>• Produce financial statements and related reports in accordance with applicable accounting and reporting standards for both internal leadership and external use.</p><p>• Administer intercompany accounting processes, including billing and monthly service company invoicing, while maintaining accurate supporting documentation.</p><p>• Partner with finance, regulatory, and other business teams to reflect operational, regulatory, and strategic matters appropriately in the financial records.</p><p>• Respond to external auditor requests during quarterly reviews and annual audits and assist with documentation for regulatory examinations and data inquiries.</p><p>• Prepare analyses of operating results, budget-to-actual comparisons, cash flow information, and other management reports to support decision-making.</p><p>• Contribute to operating and capital budget support activities and provide accounting insight related to regulatory initiatives, sustainability reporting, and business investments.</p><p>• Execute internal control procedures, monitor control effectiveness, and help resolve identified issues within required timeframes.</p>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare monthly financial statements and contribute to the completion of recurring corporate reporting deliverables.<br>• Perform monthly reconciliations for balance sheet and bank accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.<br>• Record and review journal entries as part of the month-end close process while maintaining the accuracy of the general ledger.<br>• Oversee day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice handling, cash application, collections follow-up, and payment processing.<br>• Administer wire transfers, check disbursements, and employee reimbursement activities using approved financial systems and expense tools.<br>• Complete sales and use tax filings for multiple states in a timely and accurate manner.<br>• Partner with teams across the organization to gather financial information, respond to questions, and support business needs with clear communication.<br>• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation to support audit readiness, internal controls, and efficient access to information.<br>• Provide backup support across finance functions and assist with special projects aimed at improving departmental performance and process effectiveness.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a growing organization. This contract position offers the opportunity to contribute across monthly close, reconciliations, reporting, and day-to-day financial activities while partnering with the broader accounting team. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage key parts of the month-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met and financial records remain accurate.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries and general ledger adjustments to support complete and timely accounting results.<br>• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation tracking, and related account activity.<br>• Perform bank and account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly.<br>• Analyze budget-to-actual and period-over-period variances, highlighting trends and explaining notable fluctuations.<br>• Assist with the preparation of internal financial reports and support the delivery of reliable accounting data to stakeholders.<br>• Provide audit support by organizing schedules, responding to documentation requests, and helping ensure compliance with reporting requirements.<br>• Contribute to general accounting operations and assist with special projects or process-related tasks as needed.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a growing organization. This contract position offers the opportunity to contribute across monthly close, reconciliations, reporting, and day-to-day financial activities while partnering with the broader accounting team. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage key parts of the month-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met and financial records remain accurate.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries and general ledger adjustments to support complete and timely accounting results.<br>• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation tracking, and related account activity.<br>• Perform bank and account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly.<br>• Analyze budget-to-actual and period-over-period variances, highlighting trends and explaining notable fluctuations.<br>• Assist with the preparation of internal financial reports and support the delivery of reliable accounting data to stakeholders.<br>• Provide audit support by organizing schedules, responding to documentation requests, and helping ensure compliance with reporting requirements.<br>• Contribute to general accounting operations and assist with special projects or process-related tasks as needed.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Exeter, New Hampshire. This role centers on maintaining accurate financial records, leading monthly close activities, and providing meaningful reporting insights to finance leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, a hands-on approach to reconciliations and journal entries, and the ability to contribute during audit and planning cycles.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly closing activities, including preparation and review of journal entries, account analysis, and timely completion of close deliverables.<br>• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.<br>• Manage general ledger accounting tasks and maintain supporting documentation for key accounts and transactions.<br>• Partner with external auditors during year-end financial statement audits by preparing schedules, answering inquiries, and coordinating requested materials.<br>• Collaborate with finance leadership to analyze budget-to-actual results and provide reporting at the cost center level.<br>• Prepare balance sheet fluctuation analysis and explain key movements to support management review and decision-making.<br>• Help strengthen accounting processes and support system-related initiatives, including work involving SAP ERP or SAP S/4HANA environments when applicable.<br>• Contribute to ongoing financial reporting needs while ensuring compliance with internal controls and established accounting practices.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support key accounting and tax functions for an organization based in Sanford, Maine. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to contribute across financial reporting, ledger maintenance, and tax-related activities in a hands-on accounting environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, accuracy in daily financial processes, and experience working with corporate and sales tax responsibilities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and record journal entries to ensure financial transactions are captured accurately and on time.<br>• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies as needed.<br>• Support the preparation of corporate tax filings and related schedules in compliance with applicable regulations.<br>• Manage sales tax reporting activities, including compiling data, reviewing calculations, and assisting with timely submissions.<br>• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes by verifying balances and producing supporting documentation.<br>• Review financial records for completeness and accuracy while helping improve consistency in accounting procedures.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record financial activity through accurate journal entries and ongoing maintenance of the general ledger.<br>• Perform reconciliations for bank accounts and key balance sheet accounts to help ensure reliable financial data.<br>• Contribute to monthly and annual close activities by organizing records, reviewing transactions, and preparing supporting schedules.<br>• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to promote timely payments and accurate cash tracking.<br>• Compile financial statements, audit support materials, and other accounting documentation as needed.<br>• Coordinate payroll processing on a bi-weekly or semi-monthly schedule using ADP or a comparable payroll platform.<br>• Lead hiring support efforts for new sales team members, including candidate sourcing, recruiting coordination, and related communication.<br>• Manage onboarding, orientation, offboarding, and employee records while maintaining confidentiality and document accuracy.<br>• Administer employee benefit programs, respond to policy-related questions, update handbook content, and facilitate required compliance training for staff and new hires.