Accountant

The Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments (AVCOG) located in Auburn, Maine, a regional planning organization serving Androscoggin, Frankin and Northern Oxford Counties, is seeking to fill the role of Accountant. The position is a highly responsible administrative position providing the agency with accurate and timely bookkeeping and accounting support. This position is responsible for the accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll processes, among other accounting functions. The Accountant operates according to AVCOG policies, applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, and under the general guidance and direct supervision of the Finance Director.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable

• Prepare and send accurate invoices in a timely manner
• Record and reconcile cash receipts and loan payments
• Follow up on outstanding balances and ensure timely collection
• Generate monthly accounts receivable aging reports
• Verify, enter, and pay outstanding invoices
• Track and record credit card expenses, ensuring proper backup for all charges
• Reconcile AR and AP accounts monthly

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly journal entries
• Prepare program financial reports as needed
• Prepare quarterly financial and loan portfolio reporting
• Perform monthly closing procedures
• Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts

Payroll

• Review and process bi-weekly time sheets for staff 
• Process payroll

Annual Audit

• Support annual financial audit process
• Ensure compliance with financial standards
• Support program audits

Other

• Maintain fixed assets and depreciation schedule
• Other financial and administrative tasks upon request

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting from an accredited college or university
• Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated careful attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully as a part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of accounting experience, to include fund/cost accounting
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Nonprofit, state, federal funding

Work Environment

Moderate physical effort required; normally seated or standing with freedom of movement on a regular basis; operating office equipment, and handling books and supplies. Extensive periods may be spent operating a computer. Use of hands and wrists in frequent repetitive motions. Interaction with others via face-to-face communication, telephone, email, and written correspondence. Flexibility of motion; ability to lift up to 10 pounds is required.

AVCOG is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits to include medical insurance, health savings account with company contribution, health reimbursement account with deductible reimbursement; dental and vision insurance; life and voluntary disability insurance; medical and dependent care flexible spending; member of Maine Public Employees Retirement System; paid time off including vacation and sick time, and 13 paid holidays. Salary based on experience, starting salary range $52,000 - $60,000 per year. Applicants should submit a cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest along with a resume to avcog@avcog.org.