Job Description

Temporary Arundel, Maine

• Location: Arundel, Maine
• Type: Temporary
• Job #20487

Join a well-loved, mission-driven retailer where collaboration, community, and shared values are at the heart of everything they do. We're looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to support our client's busy Finance team with day-to-day accounting and administrative tasks. This temporary role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys meaningful work, thrives in a supportive team environment, and is excited to contribute to an organization making a positive impact. This is also a great way to keep your skills sharp while you search for your next permanent position.

What You'll Do


As a key support to the Director of Finance and Finance team, your day will include a variety of important and engaging tasks, such as:

• Assisting with daily accounting activities, including data entry, accounts payable/receivable, account reconciliations, and invoice management
  
  
• Processing expense reports and ensuring all expenses are coded correctly
  
  
• Preparing sales tax returns and summarizing weekly wholesale sales
  
  
• Recording monthly product samples and coordinating timely pickup/distribution of shop mail and invoices
  
  
• Supporting administrative needs such as license renewals and policy compliance
  
  
• Preparing weekly check runs and processing payments (check, ACH, credit card)
  
  
• Making deposits and helping investigate and resolve any accounting discrepancies
  
  
• Pitching in on special projects and additional tasks as needed
  
  

This role offers a chance to learn, collaborate, and make a valuable contribution to a close-knit team.

What You Bring


We're excited to meet candidates who bring a mix of technical skills, curiosity, and a team-first mindset. Ideal qualifications include:

• Solid understanding of accounting principles and the ability to analyze financial transactions
  
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
  
  
• Willingness and aptitude to learn new systems
  
  
• Excellent organizational and strong attention to detail
  
  
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication
  
  
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across departments
  
  
• Knowledge of inventory and cost of goods is a plus
  
  
• Self-directed approach with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
  
  

Work Environment


This position will require that you work on site for the training period, then you'll have flexibility to work 2 days from home/3 in office.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Work at office, Work from home,

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