Accounting and Payroll Specialist

Maine Energy Experts is a growing residential and commercial installation company looking for a detail-oriented Accounting & Payroll Specialist to own our day-to-day finances end to end. You'll be the go-to person for payroll, employee benefits, bookkeeping, and tax readiness. You’ll be keeping our books accurate, our people paid correctly, and our filings on time. This role touches nearly every part of the business, so we're looking for someone organized, trustworthy, and comfortable working independently. What you’ll do Run payroll for our W-2 employees, ensuring accurate, compliant, on-time pay every cycle. Administer employee benefits , including health insurance and our 401(k) plan — enrollments and contributions. Serve as the point of contact for W-2 employee compensation and payroll-related questions. Own full-cycle bookkeeping: record transactions, maintain the general ledger, and complete the monthly close. Reconcile accounts monthly , including bank accounts and all company credit cards — reviewing card expenses for accuracy, documentation, and policy compliance. Manage tax readiness: prepare and review filings, stay current on federal and state tax requirements, and review/file quarterly (payroll and sales/use tax as applicable). Support tax reviews and audits by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and coordinating with our external CPA/auditors. Keep our records clean, organized, and audit-ready year-round. What we’re looking for [3+] years of hands-on bookkeeping or accounting experience. Experience running employee payroll and familiarity with payroll systems (e.g., QuickBooks and Paychex). Experience administering employee benefits, including health insurance and 401(k) plans. Solid understanding of full-cycle bookkeeping, the monthly close, and account reconciliation. Working knowledge of federal and Maine state payroll and sales tax requirements. Proficiency QuickBooks and Paychex. High attention to detail and discretion with confidential financial information. #J-18808-Ljbffr