Top 87 Accountant Jobs in Portland, Me

Accounting and Financial Reporting Manager
Portland Housing Authority —Portland, ME
- $81,373 - $101,717 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPA
- Computer literacy
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Accounting & Advisory Associate
Skillcloud HCM —Yarmouth, ME
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Accounting Manager
Skillcloud HCM —Portland, ME
- From $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Residential
- Finance
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Senior Staff Accountant
Robert Half —Scarborough, ME
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- Online Application
- 5 years
- Office
- Finance
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Corporate Hotel Controller
Olympia Hospitality —Portland, ME
- $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Staff Accountant
Agri-Cycle —South Portland, ME
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Microsoft Office
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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2027 Audit Staff
Baker Newman Noyes LLC —Portland, ME
- $62,521 - $93,833 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
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Staff Accountant
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. —Scarborough, ME
- $66,000 - $84,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
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Senior Tax Accountant - Dufour Accountants
Dufour Accountants —Portland, ME
- $95,000 - $105,000 a year
- CPA
- 5 years
- Finance
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Staff Accountant
Runyon Kersteen Ouellette —South Portland, ME
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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ACCOUNTANT - BARRON CENTER
City of Portland, Maine —Portland, ME
- $48,613.76 - $54,717.00 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Accountant - District Office
MSAD 75 / RSU 75 —Topsham, ME
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
2027 Tax Staff
Baker Newman Noyes LLC —Portland, ME
- $62,521 - $93,833 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
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Staff Accountant - Financial Accounting
Greenbacker Administration Llc —Portland, ME
- $69,000 - $87,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- SQL
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Sr Accountant - Financial Accounting
Greenbacker Administration Llc —Portland, ME
- $80,000 - $108,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Revenue Agent - Portland
State of Maine —Portland, ME
- $33.32 - $34.66 an hour
- Overtime
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Full-Time Staff Accountant
OceanView Management Company Inc. —Falmouth, ME
- $55,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid time off
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Assistant Controller
Chadwick-BaRoss —Westbrook, ME
- Full-time
- CPA
- Mid-level
- Finance
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Director of Accounting
Portland Public Schools, Maine —Portland, ME
- $110,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Customer service
- 5 years
Cost Accountant
STARC Systems Inc —Brunswick, ME
- $75,000 - $95,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Accounting and Financial Reporting Manager

Portland Housing Authority -
Portland, ME

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Job Details

Full-time
$81,373 - $101,717 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development assistance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

VLOOKUP function
Financial reporting process management
Nonprofit finance
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations
Capital expenditure planning
Cash flow forecasting
Managing budgets in a finance role
Affordable housing management
GAAP
Accounting and finance experience
Cash management
Excel data analysis

Full Job Description

Portland Housing Authority (PHA) is looking for an experienced and driven applicant for the Accounting and Financial Reporting Manager position. This is a non-union, exempt position.

This Controller type position will oversee staff and actions related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll operations, and treasury activities for all major HUD programs, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, and transactional lifecycles while ensuring financial data accuracy and reporting for Executive Staff and Board of Commissioners. See below for full job description.

Portland Housing Authority (PHA) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and the people we serve. Together with our community partners, PHA provides and expands affordable housing and services that improve quality of life, build community, enhance safety, and promote personal success for the people we serve and the neighborhoods in which they reside. We believe housing changes lives.

Employees of PHA are expected to carry out their duties in a manner consistent with the Authority’s mission, values, and commitment to fairness, respect, and professionalism.

Position Summary:

The Accounting and Financial Reporting Manager directs day-to-day fiscal operations, general ledger maintenance, and statutory compliance acting as the agency controller. Reporting to the CFO, this role manages finance staff and oversees all major HUD programs, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) portfolios, and transactional lifecycles. The manager oversees accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll operations, and treasury activities while ensuring financial data accuracy for the Finance Committee and Board of Commissioners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

HUD Program Management & Compliance

Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV / Section 8): Manage Voucher Management System (VMS) reporting, administrative fee tracking, and Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) reconciliations.
Public Housing Operations: Oversee Operating Fund accounting, asset management model compliance, and Project-Based Voucher (PBV) allocations.
Capital & Community Grants: Monitor drawdowns, obligations, and expenditures for the Capital Fund Program (CFP), Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS), Family Self Sufficiency (FSS), local or state grants..
Specialized Submissions: Lead compilation and submission of annual Financial Data Schedules (FDS) to HUD’s Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC).

LIHTC & Affordable Housing Portfolios

Tax Credit Compliance: Manage accounting for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties, mixed-finance developments, and instrumentalities.
Investor Relations: Coordinate delivery of monthly and quarterly financial packages to equity investors, syndicators, and commercial lenders.
Partnership Accounting: Ensure accurate tracking of developer fees, replacement reserves, operating deficits, and partnership distributions.

AP, AR, & Treasury Management

Accounts Payable (AP): Oversee vendor payments, procurement matching, 1099 processing, and landlord HAP disbursement cycles.
Accounts Receivable (AR): Manage tenant ledger aging, rent collections, fraud recovery tracking, repayment agreements, and bad debt write-offs.
Treasury Operations: Monitor daily cash positions, manage bank accounts, execute wire/ACH transfers, and optimize investment yields in compliance with HUD HUD-7510.3 guidelines.
Bank Reconciliations: Review and approve monthly reconciliations for all operating, reserve, and security deposit bank accounts.
Maintains Banking Relationships and obtains best bank products

Payroll Function Oversight

Payroll Processing: Supervise internal or third-party payroll processing to ensure timely, accurate compensation for all authority employees.
Benefits and Pension (OPEB) Compliance: Review accuracy for benefits posting and ensure actuary report is updated timely for use and integration of the agency’s financial reports for audits. Ensures proper segregation by program.
Tax & Pension Reporting: Oversee timely filing of payroll taxes, W-2 forms, and contributions to employee retirement systems (ERS) or pension funds.

Leadership, Audit, & Internal Controls

Executive Packages: Prepare monthly financial packages, narrative reports, and variance analyses for the CFO, Finance Committee, and Board of Commissioners.
Staff Leadership: Train, mentor, and supervise the accounting team working with the CFO to ensure adherence to established internal controls, policies, and procedures.
Single Audit Coordination: Serve as primary liaison for the annual Single Audit (2 CFR 200 Subpart F), independent audits, and HUD reviews.
Internal Controls: Maintain, enforce, and update internal control policies to safeguard federal funds and prevent fraud.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, including operation of a standard computer keyboard; reach with hands and arms, talk, see and hear, and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the incumbent encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed primarily in an office setting. Noise level is moderate with open neighboring cubicles. Hours beyond normal business hours are needed from time to time. Must be able to endure the stresses of the associated workload, demands, and deadlines.

Experience Requirements: The following types of experience are considered essential

Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience in non-profit, public housing, or municipal government, including 3 years of experience over full-cycle transactional functions.

Qualities, Skills, and Competencies:

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and corporate accounting software (e.g., Elite, Real Page, QuickBooks, or other software).
Deep understanding of GAAP, GASB, HUD regulations, LIHTC compliance rules, and Automated Clearing House (ACH) / banking platforms.
Direct experience completing or reviewing HUD Financial Data Schedules (FDS) for grant-funded and COCC-utilizing entities.

Education Requirements: The following education requirements are considered essential

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Public Housing Financial Management (PHFM) certification is highly preferred.

Pay: $81,373.00 - $101,717.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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