Now Hiring – Accounting Manager!

Bergen & Parkinson, LLC, with offices located in Kennebunk and Saco, seeks an experienced accounting manager to join its Administration team. 

Responsibilities include:

• Day to day management of the Firm’s financial systems.
• Communication of financial information to Firm Owners and Firm Administrator.
• Monitoring daily online status and monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts.
• Maintaining the general ledger and monitoring the Firm’s Accounts Receivable
• Trust Accounting, Deposits, and financial processing related to retainers, electronic bank transactions and real estate and other closings.
• Oversight of the Firm’s Accounts Payable process including monitoring check requests and credit card processing.
• Timely and accurate billing of all legal services.
• Production of Firm financial reports.
• Understanding of Payroll System and ability to process Firm payrolls.
• Working with outside accountants to provide information related to year-end to support the timely and accurate filing of tax returns.
• Support of Firm Administrator including back-up as needed which may include:
  • Human resources and benefits administration
  • IT troubleshooting
  • Facilities issues
  • Marketing projects

Requirements include:

• Some formal accounting education or training, college degree preferred.
• Five years managing accounting operations preferably in a professional services organization.
• Proven ability to keep internal/external information confidential.
• Need to be extremely comfortable with electronic systems and have an aptitude to troubleshoot minor software and hardware “glitches”.
• Previous experience with HR and Organizational Policies as well as Benefits Administration is a plus.
• A part-time and/or partially remote schedule is negotiable.

Compensation and Benefits:  Salary commensurate with experience. The firm provides paid health, life, and disability insurance together with a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for deductibles. 401K and pension plan included. Dental and supplemental life insurance are available.  We offer a friendly working environment and will accommodate remote work requirements when possible.  Qualified candidates are invited to send a letter of interest and resume to:

Dave Bois, Firm Administrator
Bergen & Parkinson, LLC
62 Portland Road, Suite 25,
Kennebunk, ME 04043
E-mail: dbois@bergenparkinson.com