Position - Accountant
Location: Portland, ME
Reporting to: CFO
Gather Resources is looking for a qualified candidate with experience in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and accounts receivable, month-end closing procedures, and financial analysis to join our client’s team. The Accountant will be responsible for an array of accounting functions and report directly to the CFO.
The ideal candidate for this position has experience with NetSuite and is versed in multiple areas of accounting from transaction entry to month-end closing procedures and financial analysis.
Role & Responsibilities - As part of the Accounting Team, the candidate will share responsibility for the following:
Accounts payable functions, including reviewing policies and procedures, compliance by the organization, entry to the accounting system, payment processing, and vendor management
Processing invoices to customers on a timely basis, working with other areas in the company to ensure accuracy, recording payments, and following up on past-due accounts
Maintain the expense reporting system and ensure users are processing reports timely, expenses were coded correctly and loaded into the accounting system
Complete month-end closing procedures, including general ledger entry, account reconciliation, and analysis
Support the CFO with establishing policies and procedures, creating analytics, building budgets, and reporting results to business users
Qualifications & Requirements:
5+ years’ experience working in the accounting department
Ability to work independently and ask for assistance as needed
Good communication skills and the ability to work with other areas of the company, able to translate accounting speak into general business terms
Solid administrative and organizational skills including strong documentation skills and adherence to policy
Experience with NetSuite and SAP Concur