Accounting Specialist
AuditFriendly Careers • Madawaska, ME • Full Time
Posted on Sat, Sep 12, 2026
An established organization is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support financial reporting, month-end close, account accuracy, and business performance analysis.
This position is well suited for a detail-oriented accounting professional who can interpret financial information, investigate variances, and communicate meaningful findings to leadership. The successful candidate will work closely with departments throughout the organization while maintaining a high level of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities
- Support monthly closing and financial reporting activities
- Record, review, and substantiate financial transactions
- Help ensure accounting information is accurate, complete, and submitted on time
- Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends and business drivers
- Investigate variances and prepare clear commentary for management
- Track cost-reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist with reporting against established financial and performance targets
- Partner with internal departments to gather and validate financial information
- Identify and support improvements to accounting and reporting processes
- Prepare and review reports for internal stakeholders
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Experience supporting accounting, financial reporting, or analytical functions
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and changing priorities
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Sound judgment when handling confidential financial information
- Ability to build productive relationships across departments
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
This is primarily an office-based position involving financial analysis, data entry, reporting, internal collaboration, and regular meetings.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $50,000–$75,000 per year (median ~$59,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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