Staff Accountant

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Auburn, ME, US

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

Milestone Funeral Partners is a growth-focused acquisitions company that partners with and operates funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories across multiple states. Our finance team plays a critical role in standardizing processes and ensuring accurate, timely financial operations across multiple entities.

We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant with a strong background in cash accounting, high-volume transaction processing, and multi-entity bank account management — ideally with exposure to Net Suite or similar accounting systems.

The Staff Accountant – Cash / High-Volume Specialist will be responsible for managing daily cash accounting activities across multiple entities and bank accounts, ensuring timely and accurate recording of transactions, and supporting month-end close. This role requires strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and the capacity to work effectively across multiple systems and entities in a fast-paced environment.

Reconcile daily cash activity across multiple bank accounts

Monitor and analyze cash balances, transfers, and intercompany activity

Investigate and resolve discrepancies or exceptions in a timely manner

Prepare and post daily/weekly cash journal entries

Process significant volumes of receipts and payments

Maintain accuracy in high-transaction environments

Analyze transaction patterns for anomalies or process improvement opportunities

Accurately post and reconcile intercompany transactions

Support entity-level reporting and elimination entries

Ensure consistency in cash processes across acquired entities

Assist with month-end close processes related to cash, clearing, and bank reconciliations

Prepare supporting schedules and variance analyses

Support audits and internal controls related to cash processes

Leverage accounting systems (Net Suite preference) to standardize cash workflows

Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements

Assist with bank connectivity and automation initiatives where possible

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent work experience

2–5+ years of experience with cash accounting and bank reconciliations

Demonstrated experience handling high-volume cash transactions

Experience managing multiple legal entities and multiple bank accounts

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)

Net Suite experience preferred (or similar ERP experience)

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Strong communicator, both written and verbal

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment

A problem-solver who can identify patterns and propose solutions

Collaborative and eager to contribute to process improvements

Competitive salary based on experience

401(k) with company match

Opportunity to contribute to a growing organization

Exposure to multi-state, multi-entity financial operations

Growth and leadership opportunities

Casual, relaxed office environment with hybrid work opportunity