Staff Accountant

Job Description: Modern Pest Services is excited to announce that we are seeking a qualified, passionate, and experienced Staff Accountant to join our team based out of Brunswick, ME. The Staff Accountant plays a crucial role in the Accounting Department, including maintaining financial records and reports, performing account reconciliations, and assisting with budget and close processes. In addition, the Staff Accountant will support the Accounting Manager and VP of Finance as needed and respond to information requests and inquiries from the Management team. Essential job functions and duties, including but not limited to: Perform various month end journal entries and account reconciliations. Support Finance and Operations Management with reporting and analysis needs. Assist with internal control reviews and process improvement initiatives. Update and maintain all fixed asset records for the company. Responsible for tracking all vehicle fleet expenses including leases and gas cards. Assist with cash management and corporate credit card expense recognition. Assist with annual budget, forecast, yearend audits, and tax audits. Perform ad hoc projects as assigned throughout the year. Provide backup for other roles within the accounting department. Be a key contributor to routine monthly and quarterly management reporting deliverables, working with internal stakeholders across the organization to gather and articulate data through reporting. Participate in and own various financial modeling and analysis projects to help the team understand drivers of the business and how it is tracking against key initiatives. This would include: Report on monthly actual vs. budget variance analysis, pro-actively identifying business trends and risks/opportunities to achieving annual budget goals. Analyze P&L and report on key KPIs to understand business drivers and identify opportunities for margin expansion and cost savings to improve EBITDA. Listen closely and ask questions to ensure complete understanding of any issue or question-at-hand in order to provide the most concise and accurate reporting/analysis. Act as a system expert and resource for others on financial modeling, processes, and systems Maintains Modern’s commitment to compliance with all external laws and regulations as well as internal policies and guidelines. Key contributor to the finance team supporting various reporting requirements including month end reporting, budgeting, and forecasting initiatives. Job Type: Full-time, year-round, essential worker status Pay type: Hourly Schedule: Monday – Friday Work Location: This role is based out of our Executive Office in Brunswick, ME. Hybrid remote schedule may be offered at the VP of Finance's discretion following the training period; this blend of remote and in-office work is designed to optimize flexibility and productivity while providing a healthy work/life balance. What You'll Get: Health and Wellbeing: Access to 3 medical plans, 2 dental plans, and a vision plan through the Cigna network Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses HSA with employer match (for qualifying plans) 100% company-paid Life Insurance and Short Term Disability plans Voluntary Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance options Employee Assistance Programs at no additional cost Financial Peace of Mind: Competitive compensation 401(k) Savings with company match Work/Life Balance: Full time, year-round employment Paid training and in-depth orientation Paid Time Off and 8 Annual Paid Holidays A peer-to-peer employee recognition program Advancement opportunities within both Modern Pest and our parent company, Anticimex Required Experience, Education, and Skills: Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance preferred. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an accounting or finance related role required. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required. Knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the US) required. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred. Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite of products, in particular, Excel and Word Ability and willingness to keep and maintain confidential information Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and continuous process improvement mindset. Company paid Background, Driver Check, and Pre-Employment Screening required. In keeping with our Core Value and Guiding Principles, Modern Pest Services always provides equal talent with equal opportunity.