Accounting Assistant - Corporate Finance & Accounting

Mcd-Global-Health; Hallowell (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

MCD Global Health in Maine is seeking an Accounting Associate to join our Corporate Finance and Accounting team. The role focuses on processing accounts payable, posting journals, and supporting financial close activities in a hybrid office setting.

The ideal candidate has an accounting background (Bachelor’s or Associate’s) with strong analytical and communication skills, and comfort working independently as part of a collaborative nonprofit finance function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or financial field required.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience, minimum of four years.
• Preferred experience with general ledger and accounts payable duties.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal, written, and active listening skills with cross-team communication.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT or similar software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and related clerical tasks.
• Post journal entries and deposit checks to the bank.
• Post accounts receivable and perform reconciliations.
• Assist with annual audit documentation collection.
• Support other finance staff as a backup when needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business or financial related field

Associate’s degree or equivalent related work experience

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Vision & Mission

We envision a world in which all people have access to high quality and enduring solutions to improve and maintain their health and well-being. MCD Global Health aspires to be a premier partner of choice and a recognized leader, innovator, and trusted partner in healthcare and public health program development, implementation and evaluation. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of people worldwide through enduring, high-quality, cost-effective, and universally accessible public health solutions. MCD operates impactful programs both in the U.S.A. and internationally.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently looking for an Accounting Associate to join our Corporate Finance and Accounting team. The Accounting Associate will be responsible for a variety of corporate accounting functions. The Accounting Associate will be responsible for processing accounts payable which will require being in our Hallowell Maine office. Other responsibilities include journal entry posting, depositing checks to bank, accounts receivable posting, account reconciliations, assisting with annual audit documentation collection as well as other clerical and accounting duties as necessary. In addition, he/she will serve as a backup to other finance staff when needed.

This is an entry-level position, ideal for a recent college or technical school graduate.

The successful candidate will be a creative and resourceful thinker who is energetic, self-motivated, and eager to take on new challenges. This individual should be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and the public are essential. The ideal candidate will demonstrate flexibility, strong organizational and time-management skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs.

LOCATION AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The primary location of this position is hybrid, at least 2 days per week in the office. This position may require periodic meetings, conferences, training, and other-business-related events held in various public places (e.g., hotel conference rooms).

PAY GRADE:

Grade 3(Maine pay range: $52,000-$58,000, non-exempt).

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business or financial related field is required.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent related work experience, minimum of four 4 years.

• Preferred experience with general ledger and accounts payable duties.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail are essential.

• Excellent verbal, written, and active listening skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across teams.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Proficiency in current Microsoft Office applications is required.

• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT or similar financial management software is preferred.

Preferred Expertise / Skills

• Nonprofit experience is preferred, with a strong preference for someone who has operated in a fast-growing environment with limited budgets and resources.

• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT.