Back Office Solutions and E D Bessey & Son in Hinckley, ME is looking to hire a Bookkeeping and Accounting specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years professional experience with bookkeeping and accounting, must demonstrate a mastery of QuickBooks (desktop and online), a complete understanding of accounting best practices and a willingness to work as a team player in a small but busy office.

Back Office Solutions is a provider of outsourced bookkeeping for clients throughout the state of Maine. E D Bessey & Son is a forest products broker. Both businesses operate out of the same location and there is crossover between all companies with both incoming phone calls and customer traffic.

The Bookkeeping and Accounting specialist will report directly to our office manager, who is also our key person for Back Office Solutions. He or she must be able to demonstrate on day one: mastery of bank reconciliations, journal entries, efficient and accurate data entry, AR, AP, payroll, tax filings, etc.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will be willing to learn our Wood Pay system and assist with entry of wood slips and payments to vendors. As a team, when the phone rings, whoever is available answers it. And if a client or visitor enters the office whoever is available greets that person and make sure they are attended to. We take pride in meeting or exceeding deadlines, and in our prompt and professional communication with both clients and fellow team members.

Our office is in a renovated house on Rt 201 in Hinckley. This position would require working from our office 32 hours a week with the option for additional hours or some remote work in the future. We offer flexibility, and we cover for each other to account for the occational unexpected events, (sickness, weather, etc.). This is an hourly position.

To apply, please submit a resume showing relevant work experience, a cover letter, and employment references. This position is available immediately for the right candidate and will remain open until filled

Experience with Quickbooks Online and Desktop a must.

Skills/Qualifications:

Self starter. Able to work independently as well as with other members of our team

Detail oriented and organized.

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and under pressure

Strong computer literacy and mathematical skills a must

Friendly and positive attitude with the highest level of integrity and respect for others

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Willingness to learn new tasks and adapt to new challenges

Excellent networker and relationship builder

Flexible and willing to help where needed

A passion for bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, A/P, A/R, and a general feeling of satisfaction balancing to the penny.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: One location

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