Staff Accountant - full time - Remote (in ME, NY, MA, AZ, CO)

Posted:
3/14/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
South Portland, Maine, United States ⋅ Maine, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Accounting

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Staff Accountant

Finance Department

  

The Opportunity Alliance is looking to fill a full-time Staff Accountant role with our Finance Department.

The Staff Accountant position optimizes the accuracy of financial information through the maintenance of the general ledger and account reconciliation process; prepares reconciliations and journal entries.  This role will assist with the month end and year close process and prepay financial reporting.

This position attends and participates in periodic finance department staff meetings.

Work is performed. reviewed, and evaluated under the supervision of the Financial Reporting Manager.

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, M - F

Location: Office is located in South Portland, ME. This position may work remotely (in ME, NY, MA, AZ, CO) but may need to come into the office at various times. *one day in-person orientation is required.

Qualifications: 

  • Associate’s Degree in Accounting and 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • Intermediate level of understanding of GAAP required.
  • High level of comfort with relational databases and MS Excel required.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills required.
  • Outstanding attention to detail required.
  • Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.
  • Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
  • Normal office conditions such as sitting, with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and lifting up to 10 pounds.
  • Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings but is not a primarily and essential job responsibility.

Benefits: Our benefits include but are not limited to:

(offered to full-time and part-time employees)

  • Generous paid time off accrual
  • 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year 
  • Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost 
  • Dental and Vision insurance options 
  • Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances 
  • 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
  • Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process
  • The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

To learn more about our benefits please visit, https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits

Who we are

The Opportunity Alliance is “Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future”.

Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities.

The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. With over 50 years of experience, TOA draws from a comprehensive set of programs which address issues such as mental health, substance use, homelessness, lack of basic needs, and access to community supports. Through an extensive array of services, TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve self-sufficiency. TOA is client-focused with extensive experience working with diverse client populations. TOA programming includes four key sectors of service:

  • Mental Health & Wellness
  • Community Building
  • Family & Early Childhood Education
  • Economic Resources

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The Opportunity Alliance is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are viewing this posting on a third-party site, please visit our website at https://opportunityalliance.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers to apply.

Please submit a cover letter and resume along with your application.

Thank you!

The Opportunity Alliance

Website: https://opportunityalliance.org/

Headquarter Location: South Portland, Maine, United States

Employee Count: 101-250

Year Founded: 1965

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Communities ⋅ Education ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Mental Health ⋅ Non Profit ⋅ Social Assistance ⋅ Wellness