Staff Accountant

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Staff Accountant

Town of Orono

31–34 / Month

Location

Orono, ME, 04473

Experience

Mid

Posted

Jul 10, 2026

Apply by

August 9, 2026

Applicants

0

Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office

Job Description

The Town is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity to play a key role in maintaining the financial integrity of a thriving municipality while enjoying an outstanding work-life balance. The Finance Department manages all aspects of the Town’s financial operations, including payroll, budget development, investments, financial reporting, and auditing, overseeing an annual operating budget of approximately $12.2 million. As a Staff Accountant, your primary responsibilities will include performing and maintaining accurate account reconciliations, ensuring financial records are complete and reliable, assisting with month-end and year-end processes, preparing financial reports, and supporting the Town’s overall accounting and financial management functions. Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, ora relatedfield. - Several years of municipal finance or governmental accounting experience. - Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. - Experience with TRIO software is preferred. Why Join Our Team? We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, along with a schedule designed to support work-life balance, including: - Four-day work week (Monday–Thursday) - 13 paid holidays annually - Opportunity to make a meaningful impactinlocal government and public service - Collaborative and professional work environment If you are looking for a rewarding career where your accounting expertise will directly contribute to the financial success of the community, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform and maintain accurate account reconciliations
  • Ensure financial records are complete and reliable
  • Assist with month-end and year-end processes
  • Prepare financial reports
  • Support the Town’s overall accounting and financial management functions

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
  • Finance
  • or a related field

Skills Required

Municipal financeGovernmental accountingAccount reconciliationsFinancial reportingAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailTRIO software

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Four-day work week (Monday–Thursday)
  • 13 paid holidays annually
  • Work-life balance support

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