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Sr. Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$83,207 / year median in Maine
-17% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Oversee revenue accounting and ensure accurate reporting.
- Process and manage customer invoices, including running activities.
- Review, code, and process accounts payable transactions, including preparing wire transfers and distributing checks.
- Post journal entries and analyze transactions to ensure proper classification and compliance.
- Act as the liaison for corporate headquarters reporting, ensuring financial packages meet global standards and deadlines.
- Administer travel and expense reimbursements using Expensify, ensuring adherence to company policies.
- Serve as the back-up for critical tasks such as close management, payroll, and sales tax processing during peak times or staff absences.
- Collaborate with leadership on financial planning, budgeting initiatives, and insightful financial results reporting.
- Conduct variance analysis on monthly financial performance to assist in strategic decision-making.
- Drive process improvements and automation to enhance operational efficiency. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Proven experience in month-end close processes, general ledger management, and journal entries.
- Strong skills in account and bank reconciliations.
- Familiarity with manufacturing accounting principles and financial modeling.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including vlookup, pivot tables, and filters.
- Experience working with NetSuite and Salesforce is preferred.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills in a global business environment.
- Ability to work with confidentiality and professionalism in a fast-paced setting.
- whenever you choose
- even on the go.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance