Accountant

Talentify; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness in Bangor, ME seeks an experienced accountant to manage finances for a nonprofit organization. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with federal/state regulations, and strong reporting to leadership.

You will handle accounts payable/receivable, assist audits and grant reporting, and support payroll and policy development, requiring 8+ years of experience and QuickBooks proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 8+ years of related experience.
• Strong bookkeeping, AP/AR, and ledger knowledge.
• Proficient with QuickBooks and Excel for reporting.
• Ability to meet federal/state regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review, balance, and classify revenue and expenditures per regulations.
• Audit entries for accuracy and proper coding.
• Prepare month-end closings and financial statements.
• Assist with external audits and grant reporting.
• Payroll processing review and staff training.
• Maintain GAAP/MAAP compliance and assist policy development.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounts payable/receivable

Non-profit/governmental fund acct.

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Eight years of accounting/finance experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (WPHW) is growing, and we are excited to be adding new people to our team! If you value inclusivity, balance, and cultural centeredness and have a true passion for serving others, you may be a great fit for our team!

Key Responsibilities

Financial Rolls

• Reviews, balances, and classifies all revenue and expenditures to proper accounts in accordance with federal regulations and WPHW policies.
• Audits entries and documents to ensure accuracy, propriety, proper account coding, adequate explanations, and other applicable information in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Reviews the various accounts, financial summaries, and statements for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with month-end closing
• Internal control review, support accounting policies, monitoring and preventing fraud.
• Assist with external audits
• Assist and review grant reporting
• Assist with payroll processing review
• Train and support accounting staff as applicable

Accounting Systems Support

• Ensure practices are GAAP and MAAP compliant and comply with federal, state, and local regulations
• Assists with the development of and maintenance of financial and business policies, controls, and reporting procedures
• Assists with the development of documentation of systematic procedures for payroll related tasks
• Maintain vendor online bill pay accounts
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education,Qualifications/Skills

• University degree in accounting, business administration, economics, commerce, or a related field OR
• Eight (8) years of experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial planning and analysis or other financial activities
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Understanding of non-profit/governmental/fund accounting.
• Ability to maintain process according to federal and state regulations.
• Experience with QuickBooks.
• Experience reconciling accounts and maintaining general ledgers.
• Capable of producing various financial reports from interpreting and analyzing data.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to solve problems and analyze information
• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to maintain high levels of confidentiality
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional, courteous, and positive manner
• Able to set priorities and manage multiple task functions simultaneously
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must pass all background checks required by program guidelines.

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.