* Basic Function: The Staff Accountant is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of financial records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: * Issue timely and complete financial statements according to our financial statement issuance schedule * Maintain the general ledger and perform related transactions including but not limited to: * Prepare and post journal entries * Reconcile inter-company transactions and reimbursements * Review accounts payable coding and ensure payments are charged to appropriate accounts * Reconcile cash disbursements, payroll, resident and vendor accounts and other financial accounts as needed * Post payroll in a timely and accurate manner * Ensure periodic bank reconciliations are completed timely and accurately * Maintain fixed asset and depreciation listings and work with facilities to ensure proper descriptions and disposals * Complete replacement reserve draw requests annually or as needed * Work with other departments to ensure proper posting of data as it intersects with accounting including payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable * Perform analytical review of monthly financial reporting * Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management * Research and resolve account discrepancies * Work with facilities to obtain annual inventory of various supplies * Maintain proper documentation * Proactively manage departmental deadlines * Participate in monthly peer review work to ensure completeness and accuracy of reporting * Provide additional reporting as requested by Director of Accounting or Senior Management * Assist external auditors by gathering necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit * Other duties as assigned Other Responsibilities: * Protect company data by practicing discretion and keeping information confidential * Create a sense of team spirit and promote a positive work environment. * Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements * Other duties as assigned Skills & Abilities: * High level of organization * Ability to adjust to changing levels of workload * Adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, change approach or method to best fit the situation, able to deal with change, delays or unexpected events. * Ability to analyze information and problem solve based on presented data * Thoroughness and attention to detail * PC and MS Office proficiency, including typing, data entry skills and adaptability to changing technology * Maintain professional appearance * Good listening and communication skills * Works well under pressure when needed to meet deadlines Education and Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience required. Working Conditions: Eligible for remote work. In office as required by supervisor and to attend to staff meetings or needs. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must live in the state of Maine. As an eligible employee of the First Atlantic Healthcare family you will benefit from: * Flexible Shifts * Pay on Demand: Daily access to your paycheck * Tuition reimbursement and Tuition Loan Forgiveness * Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disability * Employer paid life insurance * Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent * Paid Time Off available to all employees * 401(k) Retirement savings program with 401k match