Staff Accountant

Runyon Kersteen Ouellette; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Employer-paid life and disability

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Bonus system

Paid time off

Flexible/remote working options

Job summary

Runyon Kersteen Ouellette in South Portland, ME seeks a staff accountant to join our audit team. You will assist with testing and analytical tasks related to audit fieldwork and reporting, working both independently and in small groups.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree; auditing experience is preferred but not required. CPA is not required but encouraged and you should be actively pursuing licensure. Flexible/remote options are available, with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA not required but preferred and actively pursuing licensure.
• Overnight travel required periodically.
• On-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with testing and analytical tasks related to audit fieldwork and reporting.
• Work independently and in small groups, communicating clearly with clients and senior staff.
• Support audit processes to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.

Skills

Auditing knowledge

Client communication

Independent work

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are seeking a staff accountant to join our audit team in our South Portland Maine office.

Job Details:

• The selected candidate will be placed with our audit team to complete various testing and analytical tasks related to audit fieldwork and reporting.
• The individual should be able to work independently and in small groups, possess a solid understanding of accounting, be able to communicate clearly with clients and senior staff, be organized and efficient, and be willing to take on multiple new tasks.
• Overnight travel is periodically required for accountants in this position.
• Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree. Prior experience in auditing is preferred, but not required. On-the-job training will be provided.
• CPA is not required but is preferred.
• Candidates who do not have a CPA license should be actively working towards obtaining their license.

Teamwork and individual initiative are our core values. We are committed to recruiting individuals of the highest caliber and assisting in their development, both personally and professionally. We offer a competitive salary, an employer contribution to health, vision, and dental insurance, employer-paid life, and disability insurance, 401(k) match, profit sharing plan, a bonus system, and personal and holiday paid time, plus a Firm commitment to maintaining balance and quality of life. Flexible/remote working options are available.

Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000 annually.

RKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.