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Financial Accountant

Location: Portland, Maine

About Maine College of Art & Design

At Maine College of Art & Design, we believe in fostering a creative and

inclusive community where art transforms lives and enriches the world. We

are committed to inclusion and equity, ensuring every community member

feels respected and valued.

We are seeking a full-time, detail-oriented, and experienced Financial

Accountant to join our Business Office and contribute to the college\'s financial

well-being. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with strong

analytical skills and a passion for higher education or nonprofit accounting.

Position Overview

The Financial Accountant performs essential accounting tasks to support the

College\'s financial operations. This position is critical in the Business Office and is

responsible for managing banking transactions, preparing journal entries, performing

account reconciliations, and assisting with audits. The accountant also contributes

to the College\'s accurate financial reporting and cash management processes.

Key Responsibilities

? Journal Entries: Prepare and post journal entries related to banking

transactions, recurring monthly entries, and general accounting as

needed. Review and post receiving entries from Student Billing. Prepare

journal entries for endowment and restricted fund gifts based on

Raisers Edge system data.

? Month-End and Quarter-End Closing: Oversee and manage the closing

process for month-end and quarter-end accounting periods, ensuring

timely and accurate financial reporting.

? Cash Management and Banking: Monitor and report on cash activities

using online banking platforms (TD ETreasury, Authorize.net,

Squareup.com, Transact, and others). Capture all income transactions

from various sources. Serve as the primary contact for maintaining

credit card processing security and fraud prevention.

522 Congress St. Portland, ME 04101, 800.639.4808, www.meca.edu

? Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile multiple bank accounts (including

operating and other cash accounts) to ensure the accuracy and

completeness of all cash transactions.

? Vendor Payments and Cash Flow Reporting: Prepare and submit vendor

ACH payments on a weekly basis and provide regular cash flow reports.

? Audit Support: Prepare schedules, respond to documentation requests,

and assist with audit-related reporting and reconciliations.

? Fund Accounting and Reconciliation: Perform gift reconciliation for

temporarily restricted, endowment, and capital campaign funds.

Conduct account reconciliation and analysis for general ledger accounts,

including financial aid, student accounts, and accounts receivable.

? Customer Service: In keeping with the college\'s service-oriented culture,

provide timely and responsive support to students, faculty, and staff.

What Were Looking For

? A Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or

equivalent experience).

? 3-7 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in higher

education or nonprofit settings.

? Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and accounting software

(Jenzabar and Raisers Edge experience is a plus).

? Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

? Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

? A commitment to working in and supporting an inclusive environment.

What We Offer

Join a collaborative team where your financial expertise supports the

education of aspiring artists and designers. We offer competitive benefits, a

creative environment, and the opportunity to work in Portland, a vibrant city

known for its rich arts and cultural scene.

Benefits include healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and

long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, a 403(b) plan with a 5% match

after one year, generous paid time off, and more.

522 Congress St. Portland, ME 04101, 800.639.4808, www.meca.edu

Recognizing that no candidate will possess all the relevant skills and

experience, we encourage you to apply if you align with many of the

qualifications and interests in this role. While there is no deadline for

submitting your application, the application period will close when the position

is filled.

Ready to Apply?

If youre excited about contributing to Maine College of Art & Design\'s financial

success, wed love to hear from you! Please submit your application as a single

PDF detailing your experience an

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