Accountant Jobs in Maine

An Accountant is a vital figure in the accounting industry, responsible for preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents to provide accurate data for individuals and businesses. Key duties include preparing tax returns, auditing accounts, and producing financial reports, along with consulting on various aspects of business performance, such as costs, revenues, and investments. Accountants also ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations and assist in decision-making processes by providing financial information and recommendations.

Skills required for this role include strong numerical and analytical abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a high level of integrity. A key requirement for becoming an Accountant is a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, but many employers prefer candidates with a Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Before becoming an Accountant, a person may serve in roles such as Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Audit Clerk, which provide valuable hands-on experience in the field.

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Accountant II

  • Augusta, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 1 day ago

**What We Look For in a Candidate** **Required** + Bachelors degree in accounting and relevant experience. + Minimum 2 years of related experience and advanced degree preferred. + Must have the ability...

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Senior Accountant

  • Augusta, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 1 day ago

**What We Look For in a Candidate** **Required** + Bachelors degree in accounting and relevant experience. + Minimum 5 years of related experience and advanced degree preferred. + Must have the ability...

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Fund Accountant - CLO

  • Augusta, ME
  • 3 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 3 days ago

Duties & Responsibilities** This role will provide support of day-to-day operational/client service activities while effectively monitoring daily receivables, journal posting, cash reconciliation,...

Accountant 2

  • Portland, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 4 days ago

As an Accountant II, you will have the opportunity to maintain and prepare moderately complex general ledger and sub-ledger financial transactions along with a range of different projects/initiatives...

Staff Accountant - Augusta or Portland AOC in County, ME Job Description GENERAL SUMMARY This is professional services work involving the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP...

Staff Accountant - Augusta or Portland AOC

  • Houlton, ME
  • 6 days ago
  • Houlton, ME
  • 6 days ago

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: **GENERAL SUMMARY** This is professional services work involving the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and...

Senior Revenue Accountant

  • Augusta, ME
  • 9 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 9 days ago

**About the Role:** Confluent is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Senior Revenue Accountant to join our Revenue Accounting Operations team....

Senior Accountant, Tax - Partnerships

  • Augusta, ME
  • 10 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 10 days ago

Overview At Wipfli, people count At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do-the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. We believe in...

Accountant - Services

  • Augusta, ME
  • 11 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 11 days ago

Accountant - Services will oversee the accounting and finance responsibilities for the Asset Management segment of the Services business, providing financial support for a portfolio of third party owned...

Sales Consultant - CPA Centric

  • Auburn, ME
  • 11 days ago
  • Auburn, ME
  • 11 days ago

Collaborate with key referral sources, including Accountants, Banks, and existing Paychex clients, with the goal of education, consultation and to secure referrals to end user sales....

Sr Accountant

  • Augusta, ME
  • 14 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 14 days ago

file loaded monthly in Hyperion database + Support balance sheet initiatives, such as the Blackline account reconciliation reviews, that ensure compliance with policies + Mentor junior and mid-level accountants...

Staff Accountant

  • Portland, ME
  • 14 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 14 days ago

Staff Accountant - Hybrid / Portland, ME Our client, a growing organization in the real estate development industry, is seeking a Staff Accountant for a 3-6 month temporary assignment with potential...

Senior Accountant, Order to Cash

  • Portland, ME
  • 15 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 15 days ago

Cornerstone OnDemand is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Order to Cash team. This role will report to the Order to Cash Accounting & Finance Manager....

Accountant I

  • Augusta, ME
  • 16 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 16 days ago

Accountant I www.gaud.ws Facebook Instagram To apply, please click on the link on the GAUD Careers page or hit the QR code on the right....

Senior Audit Accountant, Technology

  • Augusta, ME
  • 18 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 18 days ago

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Qualifications: Bachelors degree in accounting or related field required. Must meet the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam....

Demographic Data for Maine

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Maine

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Maine offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.2%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
4.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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