Do you want to join an organization which improves your community?
Penquis, a social services agency serving Penobscot, Piscataquis and Knox Counties for over 50 years, is seeking a full-time (40 hours per week, 52 weeks/year; benefits eligible) Accounts Payable Staff Accountant to work in its Finance Department. Primary duties include coding and processing of invoices for payment, processing staff reimbursements, review vendor statements and work closely with vendors. Additional duties may include reconciling general ledger accounts, internal and external reporting and analysis, and related activities.
Location: Bangor, Maine
The successful candidate will have prior accounts payable and general accounting experience. Ability to work with automated invoice systems and support process improvement projects, have the ability to work independently, attention to detail with reviewing and applying codes to invoices, show initiative, provide leadership, prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced diversified workplace. Requirements include an Associates Degree in Accounting or 4 years related experience, and excellent computer skills, including experience in computer-based accounting applications, as well as spreadsheet and word processing programs.
The rate of pay for this position starts at $19.26 per hour.
As required by business necessity, upon hire and periodically thereafter, must have clean background checks through the State Bureau of Investigation and the National Sex Offender Public website. Must not have an active record on the System for Award Management (SAM) website.
Upon hire and periodically thereafter, must comply with Penquis background check requirements with satisfactory results as outlined in current contract provisions.
Penquis offers an excellent benefits package, competitive wages, and opportunities for advancement. Apply on line at www.penquis.org or to request an application and job description from Penquis email employment@penquis.org .
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Penquis complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations concerning employees, including those pertaining to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination. This includes rules associated with the State of Maine healthcare mandate, as well as U.S. DHHS rules requiring vaccinations within our Head Start programs. It is the expectation that all Penquis employees will adhere to our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
In accordance with federal regulations, Penquis does not discriminate. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Penquis is a tobacco and smoke free workplace. #HP
