Financial Accountant

at Bonney Staffing Center, LLC in Auburn, Maine, United States

Job Description

Your Next Opportunity Is Here — Urgently Hiring a Finance Accountant in Lewiston, Maine!

Job Title: Finance Accountant
Pay: $30–$35 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP

Looking for a career-focused financial role with meaningful impact and analytical depth? Join a mission-driven organization with a collaborative finance team as a Finance Accountant in Lewiston, Maine, where your expertise will directly support program success and financial sustainability.

As a Finance Accountant, you’ll partner closely with the Financial Controller and program leadership to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, produce critical financial reports, and provide forecasting and analysis that drive informed decision-making.

As a Finance Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Producing accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial program reports.
• Reviewing and analyzing financial information and advising finance leadership of irregularities or trends.
• Preparing and posting monthly journal entries.
• Leading monthly management reviews of financial reports.
• Preparing and submitting financial reports and billings to funding sources.
• Supporting annual audit preparation by maintaining required audit documentation and work papers.
• Coordinating with finance leadership and independent auditors to ensure all State and Federal awards are properly reported.
• Developing and maintaining contract reporting and compliance.
• Preparing contract financial reports and assisting with the resolution of audit or monitoring findings.
• Developing and maintaining detailed knowledge of assigned contracts.
• Assisting with agency and contract budgets and grant applications in partnership with program teams.
• Preparing financial forecasts in collaboration with program leadership.
• Providing guidance to program staff on coding, contracts, and financial procedures.
• Assigning and allocating work to a Staff Accountant and providing ongoing feedback, training, and coaching.
• Performing additional duties as assigned.
   

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred (or equivalent professional experience).
• Minimum of four years of accounting or financial analysis experience; nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with Abila MIP software preferred.
• Knowledge of OMB regulations and financial compliance standards preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Ability to delegate work, coach staff, and collaborate across teams.
   

• Competitive hourly pay with long-term stability
• Opportunity to work closely with leadership and influence financial strategy
• Collaborative, mission-focused workplace culture
• Affordable health and prescription coverage with no waiting period
• Benefits offered upon permanent hire
• Retirement plan: 401(k) or pension
   

If you’re ready to advance your career as a Finance Accountant in Lewiston, apply today or contact our recruiting team to learn more. Don’t wait — we’re hiring now!