Accounting

Description
BASS is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant/Receptionist for our client, a local contracting business! This role focuses on invoice entries, QuickBooks transactions, and job costing support (no prior job costing experience required — our client will train the right candidate!).

Schedule is Monday thru Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm. Pay is $19-23 per hour.

Key Responsibilities:

-Accurately enter and process invoices
-Maintain financial records and input data into QuickBooks
-Assist with job costing by organizing and tracking expenses
-Support general accounting tasks as needed
-Greet and assist walk-ins to the business, and provide backup support for phone calls

Requirements
-Previous accounting/bookkeeping experience required
-Experience with QuickBooks preferred
-Ability to learn and apply job costing methods
-Strong attention to detail and data entry accuracy
-Excellent organizational and communication skills
-Must meet background check requirements

Apply today for this Contract-to-Permanent position!

Contact
Chris Avery, Branch Manager
Jobs@BangorAreaStaffing.com

Phone
207-217-6580

Description
Are you detail-oriented, organized, and looking to work for an organization that gives back to its community? BASS is recruiting a Part-Time Accounting Assistant for our client, a local non-profit! This role provides day-to-day support in the administrative, accounting, finance, and budgeting work of the organization.

This position is 16-20 hours per week; Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8am-4:30pm, and possibly Fridays, 8am-12pm. Pay is $20-25/hour, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

-Receives, scans, and prepares accounting records weekly for coding.
-Maintain cash/accounts receivables, accounts payable, and financial schedules.
-Support bank and credit card reconciliations.
-Help prepare internal financial reports and assist in audit preparation.
-Work closely with the Staff Accountant and Program Managers to ensure compliance with financial policies.

Requirements
-2+ years of relevant experience; or Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field.
-Experience in non-profits or financial services preferred.
-Experience with accounting software required; QuickBooks Online preferred.
-Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
-Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
-Must meet background check requirements.

If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for financial operations, this may be the job for you! Apply today for the Contract-to-Hire position!

Contact
Chris Avery
jobs@BangorAreaStaffing.com

Phone
207-217-6580

Description
The BASS team is recruiting an experienced Payroll/HR Specialist for our client, a local manufacturing business. Lots of variety in this position! You will ensure the timely flow of all payroll information, as well as assist with various HR related duties.

The typical schedule for this position is Monday thru Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Starting pay $24-25/hr, depending on experience. Our client offers benefits once evaluation requirements are met.

Some duties include:

-Maintain all payroll data collection systems and verify input data
-Verify deductions for all associate benefit programs; code and approve invoices for payment
-Prepare weekly payroll reports
-Maintain employment forms and personnel files
-Answer employee questions regarding pay, benefits, etc.
-Assist as backup to new hire orientations
-Assist with accounting clerk duties, answer phones, or order office supplies as needed

Requirements
Qualifications

-Candidates should have previous payroll and human resources experience
-Must be proficient with Microsoft Word & Excel
-Strong attention to detail
-Accurate data entry skills

Email your resume today for this Contract to Permanent position!

Contact
Chris Avery
jobs@bangorareastaffing.com

Phone
207-217-6580

Description
The BASS team is recruiting an experienced Accountant for our manufacturing client. In this Direct Hire career position, you must have experience in doing financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, as well as a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). You will be responsible for preparing financial statements, analyzing financial data, and providing recommendations for improving the organization’s financial performance. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual who can work independently and take initiative in problem-solving. This role offers a unique opportunity for career growth.

Some Typical Responsibilities:

-Prepare and analyze financial statements.
-Maintain accurate records of financial transactions.
-Prepare monthly reconciliations for multiple accounts.
-Prepare financial reports.
-Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
-Analyze complex financial information and provide recommendations for improvement.
-Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
-Assist with financial and tax audits.

Requirements
-Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or finance
-4-5+ years’ experience of accounting and financial principles. (In manufacturing preferred)
-Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
-High attention to detail with the ability to meet assignment deadlines.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
-Proficiency with computer software systems including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
-Strong understanding of business information flow and department integration
-Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies.

Please email your cover letter and resume to be considered for the Direct Hire Accountant opportunity. Our client offers a full benefit package. We look forward to speaking with you.

Contact
Chris Avery
jobs@bangorareastaffing.com

Phone
207-217-6580

Description
DIRECT HIRE! Full-time, Monday through Friday. Robust benefit package!

Position will entail:
All aspects of processing bi-weekly payroll - producing reports, recording payroll cash-out and preparing journal entries
Accounts payable - obtain approvals, purchase requisitions, receipts, coding, reconciling credit card statements, data entry and sending checks
Collaborate with HR on various benefits reconciliation and reporting
Prepare GL journal entries and GL account reconciliations, as well as Depreciation schedules and related journal entries
Apply Allocations as approved
Assist with prep of period-end closing journal entries, submit for approval and record
Maintain subsidiary account schedules
Prepare, reconcile, and pay Sales, Use and Service Provider Taxes
Prepare required financial data
Contribute to Budget process
Comply with specific requirements of all funding streams
Assist Controller with independent audit
Other tasks as needed
$52 - $56K, DOE.

Requirements
Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel; working knowledge of Great Plains is ideal; solid data entry skills; knowledge of Fund accounting.

Bachelor's degree preferred, 2 years relative experience preferred, but willing to consider candidates with recent education; employment references; GAAP

Contact
Dawn True
dawnt@capitalareastaffing.com