Staff Accountant

Spectrum Generations, Central Maine's Area Agency on Aging, is seeking a solutions-focused individual to join our established non-profit as a Staff Accountant. This position reports to the Controller and is a vital member of the Finance Team. The Staff Accountant works collaboratively with Senior Management and staff to achieve the strategic goals of the agency. This position aspires to the guiding principle of delivering excellence through accountability and is expected to reflect the ten core values of: Respect, Collaboration, Solutionary, Competent, Dependable, Cohesive, Professional, Integrity, Bold, and Innovative. Reporting The Staff Accountant reports to the Controller. PURPOSE The Staff Accountant performs accounting and other related routine duties and project work of the Finance Department under the direction of the Controller. Duties may include: All aspects of processing bi-weekly Payroll for employees of Spectrum Generations. All aspects of processing bi-weekly Accounts Payable, including obtaining approvals, purchase requisitions, receipts, & coding, reconciling credit card statements, data entry, and sending checks. Producing Payroll Reports, recording payroll cash out, and preparing journal entries. Working with HR on various Benefits Reconciliations and reporting. Preparing General Ledger journal entries and performing GL account reconciliations. Preparing Depreciation schedules and related Journal Entries. Applying Allocations as approved by the Controller & CFO (e.g., based on relative salaries or square footage). Assisting with preparing all necessary period-end closing journal entries, submitting to Controller for approval, then entering into accounting software system (currently, Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics). Maintaining subsidiary account schedules (e.g., building maintenance, payroll, municipal funding, donations, and taxes, etc.) Preparing, reconciling, and paying Sales and Use Taxes and Service Provider Taxes. Preparing financial data required for Municipal Donations and Grants RFPs. Preparing Special Events’ work-in-progress and final reports. Contributing to Budgeting processes, as directed by Controller & CFO. Complying with specific requirements of all funding streams, including reporting and Cash Receipts processing. Assisting Controller with agency’s Independent Audit, including schedules and documents’ preparation throughout the fiscal year and by providing explanations of transactions and procedures and supporting materials whenever requested. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, methods, and techniques to perform a variety of routine accounting assignments. Intermediate to advanced user skills with Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics accounting software, in order to locate and enter data, compile information, and prepare reports (which reports to be designated by the Controller or CFO). Ability to enter data accurately and quickly into a variety of software systems (Excel, Great Plains, etc.). Knowledge of Fund Accounting. General knowledge of business law and statistics. Skill reconciling accounts, recommending corrections, and entering adjusting entries. Skill analyzing accounting information to prevent, detect, and correct errors and omissions. Skill responding to auditors and other external organizations' information requests, as directed by the Controller & CFO. Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects efficiently and in a timely manner, always keeping the Controller well-informed. Strong written and oral skills to communicate with a variety of people through different media. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and vendors. Education/Training/Experience: Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business with major in Accounting; certified course work in accounting concepts with 5+ years in an Accountant role considered. Minimum of 2-4 years accounting experience including some auditing experience. Prefer knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics software. Working Conditions and Physical Demands Normal office environment in a modern facility, with excellent working conditions. Light physical demands including standing, walking, some lifting of 25 pounds or less; prolonged sitting; bending; working at a computer for long periods of time. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job, or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances indicate. Spectrum Generations 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. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $52,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Physical Setting: Office Schedule: Monday to Friday Education: Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: GAAP: 1 year (Preferred) Accounting: 2 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person