21 Accounting Specialist II Jobs in South Portland, ME
South Portland Housing Authority is Hiring an Accounting Specialist II Near South Portland, ME
Full-time
Description
Accounting Specialist II
Do you have accounting experience and possess great attention to detail? This could be the opportunity for you! We are looking for a motivated, self- starter and detail-oriented individual to join our growing team! Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits - 100% Employer Paid Health and Dental coverage for Employee Only Plans!
Generous Benefits Include:
- Flexible work schedule 37.5 hours per week (with ability to work until noon on Friday's)
- Paid lunch break
- Generous Paid Time Off - 18 days accrual the first year of employment
- 13 Paid Holidays - upon hire
- 457 Retirement Plan
- Maine PERS Pension (Maine State Retirement Plan)
- Employer paid Dental insurance .
- Employee assistance program
- Employer Paid Health insurance with HSA
- HRA
- Employer Paid Life insurance.
- Employer Paid STD and LTD
- Vision insurance
The accounting specialist assists with the day-to-day functions of the Finance Department with a focus on accounts receivable and additional accounting support for the finance team. Other duties include but are not limited to reviewing A/P and A/R general ledger coding for accuracy, performing monthly cash reconciliations, processing A/R cash receipts entry from check, EFT, and ACH deposits and assisting with providing documentation for annual audits.
Requirements
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate's Degree in Accounting or 2 years related experience required.
- 2-4 years of A/R work experience preferred.
- 1-2 years' experience in a Housing Authority preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are key to success in this position.
- Must be organized with high attention to detail.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently to problem solve.
- Must be flexible with changing priorities and able to meet deadlines.
- Ability to quickly switch between tasks and various entities, which SPHA manages.
- Communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner.
- Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Capacity to learn or have previous experience with property management software.
Job Summary
Full Time
$45k-55k (estimate)
04/27/2024
05/10/2024
spha.net
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME
50 - 100
Private
MICHAEL HULSEY
$10M - $50M
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