Senior Accountant

Turn Numbers Into Impact

At Maine State Credit Union, we're more than a financial institution, we're a team dedicated to helping our members and communities thrive. We're seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative, and experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance team and play a key role in maintaining the financial integrity of our organization.

If you enjoy solving problems, analyzing financial data, improving processes, and serving as a trusted resource to your team, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Accountant, you'll support the financial management and operations of the credit union by maintaining accounting records, preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and assisting with month-end closing activities. You'll also provide guidance and support to accounting team members while helping ensure accuracy and compliance across accounting functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and credit union transaction accounts.
• Assist with monthly and year-end closing activities.
• Process payments and verify financial information for accuracy.
• Prepare budget, income, expense, and other financial reports.
• Analyze accounting records and identify discrepancies or opportunities for improvement.
• Review accounting work for accuracy and completeness.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to team members on accounting processes and procedures.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years of accounting or related financial experience.
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred 
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet applications.
• Experience working with accounting systems and general ledger functions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Compensation: 24/hr-30/hr, depending on experience

Benefits of Employment with Maine State Credit Union:

In addition to our world-class culture, a fun and supportive work environment and opportunities to learn and grow, our employees appreciate the work-life harmony they are able to achieve as part of our team. 

We are also proud of the benefits we offer:

• Employer-subsidized medical insurance plans, includes one plan with employer paid premiums of 97%
• HSA – generous employer contribution
• Employer funded HRA
• Employer-subsidized Dental and Vision Insurance
• 100% employer paid - Life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Competitive wages, and annual evaluations with compensation adjustments
• Generous 401(k) employer match, plus annual discretionary contribution
• Generous PTO with immediate PTO accruals + 8 hrs of birthday PTO & 12 paid holidays
• Education reimbursement - up to $5,000 annually for undergraduate
• Opportunities to volunteer in our local communities
• 100% Employer Paid EAP which includes 6 free mental health sessions
• Wellness Reimbursement of up to $150