Bookkeeper

Assistance Plus is seeking a detail-oriented individual to fill the role of Bookkeeper for the agency. The Bookkeeper will be responsible for assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable, reconciliations, and maintaining general accounting/financial spreadsheets. This position will communicate proactively with the Finance Director, managers, supervisors, and staff to deliver value-added service that reflects the mission and objectives of Assistance Plus.

This is a full time, 40 hour per week position, located at our Benton Office.

Duties include and are not limited to:

• Assisting with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
• Scanning, organizing, and filing invoices and related financial documents
• Providing backup for payroll and billing tasks, and providing biweekly assistance to support these processes
• Updating financial spreadsheets with daily/weekly/biweekly transactions
• Assisting with bank and credit card reconciliations as needed
• Assisting with data entry for various financial processes
• Providing administrative support during budget preparation
• Helping to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records
• Adding and removing provider locations and rendering providers in the MaineCare portal for billing purposes
• Participating in monthly, quarterly, and annual audits
• Performing other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Proof of vehicle insurance at $50K/$100K and a valid Maine driver's license are required
• Associate's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field is required.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Bookkeeper or in an accounting role is preferred.
• Prior experience with Quickbooks is required.
• Prior experience navigating the MaineCare billing portal is preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures and familiarity with accounting software are required.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• High level of attention to detail

Benefits:

• Generous Earned Benefit Time
• Mileage reimbursement
• Working in a team-oriented environment
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Agency-paid life insurance in the amount of your annual salary with a max of $50K
• Agency-paid Short-Term Disability
• Medical, dental, and voluntary insurances
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Assistance Plus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000