6 Results for Sr Accountant Jobs in Portland, ME

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Sr. Accountant

Scarborough, Maine
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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.
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant (with HR duties)

Sanford, Maine
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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.
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Raymond, Maine
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support accurate product costing and financial analysis for manufacturing operations in Raymond, Maine area. This role focuses on evaluating cost performance, maintaining reliable standard costing data, and helping business leaders understand production-related financial results. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, a solid grasp of manufacturing cost structures, and the ability to translate data into practical recommendations. Responsibilities:• Prepare and maintain product cost records to ensure accurate reporting of material, labor, and overhead expenses.• Analyze manufacturing spending and cost trends to identify variances, explain results, and support operational decision-making.• Manage standard costing activities, including reviewing assumptions, updating cost models, and validating cost accuracy.• Partner with production, supply chain, and finance teams to improve visibility into inventory values and cost drivers.• Assist with month-end closing tasks related to inventory, cost allocations, and manufacturing financial reporting.• Review cost data for accuracy and completeness while strengthening controls around costing and related transactions.• Develop recurring reports and ad hoc analyses that help leadership evaluate margins, efficiency, and overall plant performance.
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Audit / Tax Staff Accountant

Bath, Maine
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Audit / Tax Senior Accountant to join a public accounting team serving clients in Bath, Maine. This position offers a balanced mix of tax preparation, audit support, and financial statement work across a range of organizations, including businesses, municipalities, schools, and nonprofit entities. The role is well suited for an accounting specialist who enjoys client-facing work, collaboration, and building experience in both assurance and tax services. Responsibilities:• Prepare individual and business tax filings accurately and on schedule throughout the year.• Contribute to audit engagements for clients such as local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations across the Midcoast area.• Travel to client sites as needed to assist with fieldwork, testing, and documentation during audit assignments.• Support the preparation and review of financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.• Analyze accounting records and supporting schedules to identify discrepancies, ensure accuracy, and maintain compliance.• Work closely with senior team members and clients to gather information, clarify financial data, and resolve audit or tax-related questions.• Apply GAAP principles and firm methodologies when completing audit and tax-related assignments.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Gorham, Maine
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support a non-profit organization in Gorham, Maine through a permanent contract assignment. This role will focus on day-to-day accounting operations, with an emphasis on accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and reconciliation work. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing a steady workflow, maintaining accurate financial records, and helping provide coverage while team members are on leave. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and prepare payments in a timely and accurate manner. • Manage incoming payments, post receipts, and follow up on outstanding balances to support accounts receivable activities. • Prepare and issue billing records while ensuring charges are entered correctly and aligned with organizational requirements. • Reconcile account activity by reviewing transactions, investigating discrepancies, and resolving variances promptly. • Maintain organized financial documentation and update accounting records to support accurate reporting and audit readiness. • Assist with routine accounting tasks across daily operations to help maintain continuity during staff absences.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Portland, Maine
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Temporary to Hire
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a team in Portland, Maine in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping financial operations organized, accurate, and on schedule across multiple accounting activities. The position will support core transaction processing, billing coordination, and account balancing while contributing to the smooth day-to-day flow of the accounting function. Responsibilities: • Process incoming invoices, verify supporting details, and ensure timely handling of accounts payable activities. • Manage receivable transactions by tracking outstanding balances, posting payments, and following up on open items as needed. • Prepare and maintain billing records, generate accurate customer invoices, and resolve routine invoicing questions. • Reconcile account activity by reviewing financial records, identifying discrepancies, and researching variances to support accurate reporting. • Assist with general accounting tasks that help maintain complete and reliable financial documentation. • Partner with internal stakeholders to gather information, clarify transaction details, and support efficient financial operations.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

6 results for Sr Accountant in Portland, ME