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Accountant

Posted about 1 month ago

OfficeSanford, Maine, United States70k - 80k USD

40 hours hybrid, salary exempt

Pay range = $70K-$80K for 40 hours

Position Overview

The General Ledger Accountant will play an integral role on the accounting team, reviewing and reconciling transactions and general ledger accounts, and working on projects independently as well as collaboratively with cross functional team members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Preparing and recording assets, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
  • Reconciles general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Maintaining and balancing accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies.
  • Prepares detailed analysis of general ledger accounts, transactions, and investigates variances.
  • Conducting impairment reviews for fixed assets and assisting in month-end and year-end financial closes.
  • Preparing reports for analysis using accounting software and ensuring compliance with GAAP.
  • Collaborating with other departments to complete accurate records and provide accounting support.
  • Prepare payroll liability reconciliations. Work with Human Resources and payroll regarding benefit related reconciliation issues, compile all source documents, research, and resolve variances, prepare reclass journal entries as needed, compile and file all needed source documents
  • Prepare journal entries and reclasses as needed.
  • Maintain internal controls and recommend ways to improve controls and processes.
  • Adheres to and maintains a thorough understanding of the agency Chart of Accounts.
  • Effectively communicate all balance sheet discrepancies to the Director of Accounting and CFO.
  • Assist with month end close process. Manage and ensure that all assigned deadlines are met.
  • Assist with annual audit including preparation of account schedules.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Strong understanding of GAAP
  • Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and verbal/written communication skills.
  • Must be flexible, work independently, and/or part of a team cooperatively.

Education/Experience

  • Bachelors in accounting, finance, or related business field.
  • 5 years of general ledger reconciliation experience required.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, specifically VLookups and Pivot Tables

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan w/company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employer Paid Short Term Disability

Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D

Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job details
Workplace
Office
Location
Sanford, Maine, United States
Salary
70k - 80k USD
per year
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For over 55 years, Waypoint has been providing high quality services to children and adults with developmental disabilities. What started out as a summer camp (Camp Waban) where people with special needs could learn to swim and enjoy lakefront recreational activities has blossomed into a community based organization with a broad offering of comprehensive services that reach throughout York County. Our programs serve children and adults of all ages who have developmental disabilities. Today, the programs at Waypoint continue to serve children and adults with special needs. All the work that we do is guided by the principles of respect for the individual, normalization, integration, and self-empowerment in the least restrictive environment. We take pride in the thoroughness of our program design, the exceptionally well maintained and equipped facilities, the high caliber and dedication of our staff, and the success of the children and adults that we support. At Waypoint, we make a difference.

Employees
150
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Headquarters
Sanford, Maine
Founded
1966
Company location
5 Dunaway Drive, 779 Country Club Road, Sanford, Maine 04073, US

Key team members

Jeff Trudel

Jeff Trudel

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