Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance

• Location 15 Saunders Way,Suite 500-G,Westbrook, ME, 04092,United States
• Base Pay $31.25 - $36.00 / Hour
• Job Category Accountant, Finance, Non Profit
• Employee Type FT Salary
• Manage Others No

Nature of Work :
The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the financial operations of 3

Rivers. This position performs general accounting activities, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and reporting while helping ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), funding requirements, donor restrictions, agency policies, and applicable federal and state regulations.

The Accountant works collaboratively with the Finance team and agency leadership to provide accurate and timely financial information that supports informed decision-making and advances the 3

Rivers mission.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare and maintain general ledger entries, journal entries, supporting schedules, and account reconciliations.
• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate coding .
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Monitor and reconcile bank accounts, cash balances, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain accurate and complete financial records and supporting documentation in accordance with agency policies and record-retention requirements.
• Assist with preparing accurate and timely internal and external financial reports.
• Analyze financial information to identify trends, variances, discrepancies, and opportunities for improved financial performance or cost savings.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner .

Grants, Restricted Funds, and Compliance :

• Track grant funding, restricted funds, and program expenditures to ensure funds are used and reported in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Maintain documentation supporting grant-related and restricted-fund transactions.
• Assist with financial reporting, reconciliations, and documentation required by funding sources.
• Help ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, Internal Revenue Service requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Remain current on accounting standards and regulatory requirements relevant to the agency’s financial operations.

Budgeting and Audit Support :

• Assist with developing the agency’s annual operating budget and financial forecasts.
• Collaborate with department managers to review budget performance, explain variances, and support effective financial management .
• Assist with annual financial and regulatory audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Support the preparation of tax filings, cost reports, and other required financial submissions as assigned.

Internal Controls and Process Improvement :

• Follow and support established internal controls designed to safeguard agency assets and promote accurate financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting procedures, improve efficiency, and reduce financial or compliance risks.
• Assist with implementing accounting-related policies, procedures, systems, and process improvements.
• Collaborate effectively with Finance team members, department managers, agency leadership, auditors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain the confidentiality of employee, individual, donor, vendor, and agency financial information.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Expectations:

• Promote the agency’s mission and values through leadership, collaboration, and professional conduct.
• Embrace change, innovation, and continuous quality improvement.
• Foster a team culture grounded in respect, accountability, inclusion, and person-centered practices.
• Support and advocate for the rights, dignity, and self-determination of individuals receiving services.
• Maintain compliance with all agency policies, safety standards, and ethical practices.

Agency Core Values:

• Accountability:
  We take ownership of our actions, follow through on commitments, and hold ourselves and each other to high standards .
• Adaptability:
  We embrace change, stay open to feedback, and grow through learning and evolving together.
• Collaboration:
  
  We work as one team, listening, supporting, and building on each other’s strengths.
• Empowerment:
  We support individuals in making their own choices, fostering independence, self-expression, and valuing every voice and experience with respect and empathy.
• Community:
  We believe in the power of connection and community . We are dedicated to serving, placing the needs and well-being of those we support at the center of all we do.

Other Duties :
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Additional Expectations

• Travel between agency locations as…