Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a Contract position based in Sanford, Maine. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, coordinating close activities, and ensuring daily accounting functions run smoothly across multiple areas of the business. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing financial data, and helping ensure timely reporting.
• Maintain the general ledger by recording and verifying transactions with a high level of accuracy.
• Prepare and post journal entries to support routine accounting activity and period-end adjustments.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies to keep records complete and reliable.
• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and HR-related accounting processes as needed.
• Monitor inventory-related accounting activity and help maintain accurate valuation and reporting.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve financial processes and support day-to-day operational accounting needs.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience in a senior-level or progressively responsible accounting role.
• Demonstrated experience managing month-end close and general ledger activities.
• Strong background in preparing journal entries and completing account reconciliations.
• Experience performing bank reconciliations with careful attention to detail.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and confidence working within accounting systems.
• Solid understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll support functions.
• Ability to organize work effectively, meet deadlines, and handle multiple priorities with accuracy.