Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

For more than 50 years, the Aroostook Agency on Aging has been a trusted nonprofit partner supporting older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their caregivers across our community. We are a people-focused organization driven by compassion, collaboration, and a genuine commitment to helping others live independently and with dignity.

The Aroostook Agency on Aging is looking for a highly motivated, analytical, detail and team-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Finance Department. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys excel spreadsheets, problem solving, thrives in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities, and values being part of a collaborative team that supports an important mission. This position requires a high level of proficiency in the use of excel.

We are seeking someone who is detail-oriented, adaptable, technology savvy, and comfortable working with a variety of financial systems and software programs. The right candidate will bring strong accounting knowledge, excellent people skills, sound judgment, and the ability to think critically while managing confidential information with integrity.

This is more than a traditional accounting role — it's an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization making a difference across Aroostook County.

• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable functions
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and general journal entries
• Assist with grant reporting and audit preparation
• Support payroll processing as needed
• Research issues, troubleshoot problems, and recommend solutions
• Work with accounting, fundraising, and operational software systems
• Provide support and backup to the Director of Finance
• Help train and guide team members on financial processes and procedures

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and efficiency
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Comfort learning and navigating various software systems
• Proficient Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Someone who works well independently while also contributing positively to a collaborative team environment
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent education and related experience required
• Minimum of three years of professional accounting experience preferred
• Non-profit accounting experience preferred
• Experience with computerized accounting systems and spreadsheets required

• 4-day work week (Monday–Thursday)
• Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Life insurance
• Vision and dental insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan

We are an equal opportunity employer and service provider. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. We especially encourage older individuals and those with lived experience in caregiving or aging-related services to apply.