Staff Accountant; HR duties

Position: Staff Accountant (with HR duties)
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with HR responsibilities to support financial operations and employee administration in Sanford, Maine. This position blends core accounting work with payroll coordination, recruiting support, and day-to-day human resources tasks. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting ability, sound judgment with confidential information, and the flexibility to work across multiple business functions.

Responsibilities:

- Record financial activity through accurate journal entries and ongoing maintenance of the general ledger.

- Perform reconciliations for bank accounts and key balance sheet accounts to help ensure reliable financial data.

- Contribute to monthly and annual close activities by organizing records, reviewing transactions, and preparing supporting schedules.

- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to promote timely payments and accurate cash tracking.

- Compile financial statements, audit support materials, and other accounting documentation as needed.

- Coordinate payroll processing on a bi-weekly or semi-monthly schedule using ADP or a comparable payroll platform.

- Lead hiring support efforts for new sales team members, including candidate sourcing, recruiting coordination, and related communication.

- Manage onboarding, orientation, offboarding, and employee records while maintaining confidentiality and document accuracy.

- Administer employee benefit programs, respond to policy-related questions, update handbook content, and facilitate required compliance training for staff and new hires. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field.

- At least 5 years of experience in general accounting or a similar accounting role.

- Hands-on knowledge of journal entries, general ledger activity, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

- Working familiarity with payroll processing and foundational human resources practices, including employee records and compliance support.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel, along with experience using accounting software such as Sage 100.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to stay organized across accounting and HR responsibilities.

- High level of discretion and a demonstrated commitment to protecting sensitive financial and personnel information.

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