Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant (Contract / Contract-to-Hire)

Portland, ME 04101 | 100% Onsite | $30–$35/hr | Full-Time, Monday–Friday

We are excited to continue our partnership with a growing organization in Portland, ME that is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their team on an indefinite contract with potential for contract-to-hire
. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on accounting work, managing multiple priorities, and taking ownership of projects
.

The position is 100% onsite
, Monday–Friday, with flexible start/end times (typically around 8:00 AM – 4:00/5:00 PM
).

• Manage month‑end close activities for 3–4 entities
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare accruals and prepaid entries
• Post inventory transactions
• Complete deposit account reconciliations
• Handle accounts receivable reconciliations and check postings
• Review and approve accounts payable invoices for correct GL coding and entity
• Process invoices and assist with AP support
• Prepare journal entries
• Assist with accounting projects, including reconciling bank balances within the system
• Support weekly check runs
• Handle office accounting mail: receiving, sorting, scanning, saving, and filing

• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or staff accounting
• Strong understanding of account reconciliations and accounting fundamentals
• Ability to manage projects independently and stay organized in a fast‑paced environment
• Comfortable working onsite and collaborating with the accounting team
• Hospitality industry experience is a plus, but not required
• Degree not required — candidates with strong hands‑on accounting experience are encouraged to apply

• Pay: $30–$35/hour depending on experience
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, full‑time (flexible start/end times)
• Location:
  
  100% onsite in Portland, ME 04101
• Reporting to:
  Controller
• Software:
  Proprietary accounting system

Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. Employees are entitled to paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.