Accountant

 
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:

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  Analyzes account balances, investigates unusual items, determines necessary adjustments and completes reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. Assists internal and external audit personnel as needed.
  


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  Reviews and posts journal entries. Investigates and resolves any issues identified through research of accounting documents and follows up with others as needed.
  


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  Coordinates with other accounting, finance and other areas to analyze questions and determine resolution. Provides accounting guidance and assistance as needed.
  


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  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.
  


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  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.
  


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  Provides financial/accounting systems training/user guides as needed.
  


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  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.
  


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  Participates in preparation of ongoing internal and external financial reporting.
  

 
Education:

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  Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
  

 
Required Skill:

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  Understanding of applicable accounting rules and regulations.
  


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  Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  


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  Strong organizational skill
  


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  Good communication skill both written and verbal
  


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  Detail oriented
  


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  Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  


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  Strong computer skill including knowledge of Excel
  


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  Experience with general ledger module of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, SAP preferred.
  

 
Physical Demand:

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  Extensive sitting, phone and computer use.
  


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  Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crouch.
  


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  May be required to lift, move and carry up to 25 pounds.
  


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  Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  


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  Hearing acuity sufficient to effectively communicate with customers and Employees via telephone and in person.
  


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  Ability to communicate verbally on phone and in person.
  


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  Fluency in the English language.
  


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  Overtime during closing periods is required.
  


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  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.