Senior Accountant

We are looking to fill our Senior Accountant position!

• Are you interested in a career with an organization whose focus is on protecting and caring for vital lands on the coast and contributing to community well‑being in Maine?
• Are you looking for a collaborative, compassionate, and supportive work environment, where you will be relied upon to help design, improve, and implement best practices?
• Do you dive into your work with a sense of enthusiasm, curiosity, and determination?

Then the Senior Accountant at Maine Coast Heritage Trust might be the right fit for you! If you are a self‑starter who enjoys being a part of a team, is detail‑oriented, and can multitask, we’d love to hear from you.

We advance the conservation of lands and waters in Maine to ensure ecological well‑being and foster thriving communities.

We understand that as in nature, diversity builds resilience. We uphold a working culture where unique identities and experiences are welcomed and appreciated. Our team is empathetic, committed and collaborative. We seek employees that are not only capable and talented, but who care about supporting and respecting each other. We seek people who are interested in imagining creative solutions and continuous learning.

The Senior Accountant role at MCHT is an integral position responsible for independently managing the accounting and reporting of various accounts, including complex land conservation transactions, to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations. This role supports the mission of MCHT by overseeing general ledger activity, reconciliations, and financial reporting. It requires a self‑directed, detail‑oriented professional who can exercise strong judgment and proactively resolve accounting issues.

By delivering timely, accurate financial information and supporting the continuous process improvement of the department, the Senior Accountant plays a vital role in sustaining MCHT’s financial health and enabling its long‑term conservation mission. This is a hybrid position, offering flexibility to work from home three days per week (currently Monday, Thursday, and Friday), while maintaining in‑office collaboration on designated days (currently Tuesday and Wednesday).

• Manage and oversee all activity and prepare related reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts including prepaids, fixed assets, conserved lands, accounts payable, and notes payable through MCHT’s Revolving Loan Fund.
• Process and record all activity related to Aldermere Farm, a program of MCHT.
• Record payroll and prepare related reconciliations for payroll returns and general ledger accounts.
• Calculate and record payroll allocations for staff time, including project and grant allocations.
• Update budgets, account distributions, and other data as needed in the financial software.
• Lead the month‑end close for assigned accounts in a timely manner ensuring accuracy.
• Review accounts to identify errors for correction and investigate unusual results for resolution or explanation.
• Collaborate with project teams to gain a clear understanding of project scope and progress to ensure accurate reflection in the financial statements.

• Compile reconciliations and supporting documentation as assigned for the annual financial statement audit.
• Distribute quarterly department budget vs. actual reports.
• Generate quarterly financial reports for Aldermere Farm, a program of MCHT.
• Prepare financial statements for Conservation Limited Development, LLC.
• Assist with preparation of other financial reports as needed to support the department and organization.
• File monthly sales tax returns.

• Deposit cash receipts through remote check deposit.
• Review and approve accounts payable invoices ensuring accurate account coding and policy compliance.
• Represent the Finance department at cross‑functional meetings and on Work Teams.
• Support the Finance department through cross‑training and execution of key processes as needed to ensure seamless and efficient operations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and organizational policies across…