Accountant

• Location: Westbrook, Maine
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #18534

Our client, based in Greater Portland, is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their team to analyze and reconcile all general ledger accounts daily.
Responsibilities:

• Reconcile third party processes (ATM, credit cards, shared branching activity, bill payment, CUSO Mortgage, FHLB, etc.).
• Weekly posting of accounts payable, research discrepancies, run checks/payments, file and organize AP invoices/statements.
• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Reconciles income statement and balance sheet accounts, posts adjustments as assigned.
• Assist with accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting. Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Establish and process prepaid and fixed asset items.
• Process exception items, ACH entries, and balance wire transfer activity.
• Prepare unclaimed property remittance to the State of Maine, Vendor 1099’s, etc.
   

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be organized and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Experience within a financial services organization preferred.
• Two plus years of similar or related work experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and credit union accounting procedures and reporting.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel. Preferably experience with Microsoft Access.