Accounting Manager

Job overview

The Accounting Manager role is onsite in Augusta, ME. Compensation is $86,400–$96,000 per year. Maine Public Employees Retirement System serves Maine’s public employees and retirees through its retirement system. The manager leads accounting functions and staff to maintain reliable financial records, support sound organizational decisions, and improve financial operations. The work spans payroll, fund accounting, reporting, tax filings, audit support, and resolution of complex accounting questions.

What you'll do

• Oversee accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations
• maintain fund accounting records
• prepare and analyze financial and managerial reports
• evaluate and improve accounting processes
• review and guide accounting staff
• prepare required tax filings
• support internal and external audits
• research complex accounting issues and recommend treatment
• collaborate across the organization on accounting questions and process improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

accounting manager

payroll

fund accounting

financial reporting

internal controls

audit support

tax filings

staff supervision

augusta me

mainepers

$86,400–$96,000/year

advanced excel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 13 paid holidays
• sick, personal, and vacation leave
• employer-paid portions of health and dental insurance
• defined benefit pension contribution
• wellness reimbursement up to $300 annually
• flexible spending accounts
• public service student loan forgiveness eligibility
• paid parental leave
• voluntary deferred compensation.

Why this role

The benefits package includes 13 paid holidays, sick and personal leave, vacation accrual, health and dental coverage, a defined benefit pension contribution, wellness reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, public service student loan forgiveness eligibility, paid parental leave, and voluntary deferred compensation.

About the employer

Maine Public Employees Retirement System is hiring for this role. Industry: Executive Offices. Sector: 92.