Accounting Assistant

ProSearch; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable Monday–Friday schedule

Supportive, family-oriented work environment

Broad exposure to both AP and AR

Job summary

A family-oriented printing company based in Portland, ME is looking for a motivated Accounting Assistant. This full-time temp-to-hire position involves managing accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks. If you thrive in a supportive work environment and enjoy tasks that require strong organizational skills, this could be the role for you. The company offers a stable Monday–Friday schedule with a pay range of $24-26 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage priorities and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• 2–5 years of office or accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Prepare and send customer invoices and statements.
• Review and prepare vendor invoices for payment.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Highly organized

Confident problem-solver

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

We’re seeking a motivated Accounting Assistant for our client, a fun and family oriented printing company in Portland, ME. This is a full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity within a small, family-owned manufacturing and printing company that values reliability, collaboration, and long-term team members.

If you enjoy wearing multiple hats, working independently, and being part of a company where everyone knows your name, this could be a great fit.

What You’ll Do

You’ll support day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable functions for multiple entities, playing a key role in keeping operations running smoothly.

Accounts Receivable

• Prepare and send customer invoices and statements
• Manage credit processes and assist with collections
• Receive and post customer payments; prepare deposits
• Respond to customer billing questions by phone
• Open and process daily mail

Accounts Payable

• Review and prepare vendor invoices for payment
• Communicate with vendor AR teams to resolve discrepancies
• Issue payments by phone or mail
• Maintain organized filing systems and office records

Additional administrative and accounting tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For

Required Skills

• Ability to work independently and manage priorities
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Confident problem-solver who follows tasks through

Preferred

• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software
• Prior office or accounting experience (2–5 years ideal)

Why You’ll Like It Here

• Stable Monday–Friday schedule (no nights or weekends)
• Supportive, family-oriented work environment
• Broad exposure to both AP and AR
• Job Type: Full-time, Temp-to-Hire
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
• Pay Range: $24-26 per hour (based on experience)