Senior Accountant

Spurwink; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Pet Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short

Retirement with Matching Contribution

Scholarships to ME Community Colleges

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Program

Paid Training Opportunities

Career Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Schedules

Generous Paid Time Off

Same Day Pay

Discounts on Health Plan Enrollees

Job summary

Spurwink is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the Controller and the Finance team, ensuring agency financials are complete, accurate, and prepared in accordance with US GAAP. This hybrid role is available to Maine and New Hampshire residents.

Responsibilities include preparing month-end journal entries, performing reconciliations, generating grant reports, invoicing for grants and contracts, updating finance policies, and assisting with audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years' experience in a field related to administration of finances and financial accountability.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or Business Administration or Associate Degree with equivalent experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month end journal entries.
• Perform month end reconciliations of balance sheet and revenue/expense accounts.
• Prepare financial and statistical Excel spreadsheets as needed.
• Timely preparation of grant deliverables and other monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Complete invoicing for various grants/contracts/programs as assigned.
• Assist Controller with updating Finance policies and refining processes.
• Comply with internal control policies and procedures.
• Complete cost reporting and ratesetting as assigned.
• Assist with audits of year-end financial statements and external audits.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Associate Degree with equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Senior Accountant will assist the Controller and wider Finance team by meeting shared goals, deadlines, and ensuring Agency financials are complete, accurate and prepared in accordance with US GAAP.

This position has hybrid work opportunities for Maine and New Hampshire residents only.

DUTIES:

• Preparation of month end journal entries.
• Perform month end reconciliations of balance sheet and revenue/expense accounts as assigned.
• Preparation of various financial and statistical excel spreadsheets, as necessary.
• Timely preparation of grant deliverables and other monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Complete invoicing for various grants/contracts/programs as assigned.
• Assist Controller with updating Finance policies when needed and refining/simplifying Finance business processes on an ongoing basis.
• Compliance with internal control policies and procedures.
• Completion of cost reporting and ratesetting as assigned.
• Assist with audits of the year-end financial statements and audits by third-party funding agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of four years' experience in a field related to administration of finances and financial accountability. A Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or Business Administration or Associate Degree with equivalent experience is required.

Competitive Benefits Package:

• Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability
• Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
• Scholarships to ME Community Colleges
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Flexibility of Schedules
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Opportunity for Same Day Pay
• Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.