Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance

Job Title:

Accountant

Location:

Westbrook, ME - 04092 Duration: 3+ months

Schedule:

40 hours, M-F, 9-5:30 working hours, with 30 minute unpaid lunch (No overtime needed) Pay Range: $25 - $28/hr Performs regular monthly accounts receivable tasks. Provides accounting guidance and support and serves as liaison to other areas of finance and other internal/external customers Roles and Responsibilies:
Analyzes account balances, investigates unusual items, determines necessary adjustments and completes reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. Assists internal and external audit personnel as needed. Reviews and posts journal entries. Investigates and resolves any issues identified through research of accounting documents and follows up with others as needed. Coordinates with other accounting, finance and other areas to analyze questions and determine resolution.

Provides accounting guidance and assistance as needed. Posts, reviews and reconciles cross-border charges and transactions as needed. Provides summaries, supporting documentation and other information as required. Consults, interprets and applies accounting policies and procedures involved in cross-border transactions. Participates in general ledger functions including maintaining recurring journal entries, setting up cost centers, setting up general ledger accounts, opening/closing accounting periods, running assessments and other activities.

Provides financial/accounting systems training/user guides as needed. Performs variety of accounting and financial updates and changes. Performs calculations, reviews postings and other information for accuracy, processes changes, identifies, researches and resolves issues and other related activities. Participates in preparation of ongoing internal and external financial reporting.

Education:

Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required Required Skill:
Understanding of applicable accounting rules and regulations. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Strong organizational skill Good communication skill both written and verbal Detail oriented Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong computer skill including knowledge of Excel

Experience with general ledger module of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, SAP preferred. Physical Demand:
Extensive sitting, phone and computer use. Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crouch. May be required to lift, move and carry up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Hearing acuity sufficient to effectively communicate with customers and Employees via telephone and in person.

Ability to communicate verbally on phone and in person. Fluency in the English language. Overtime during closing periods is required. Some travel may be required. The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.