Staff Accountant in Auburn, Maine at Milestone Funeral Partner

Milestone Funeral Partners is a growth-focused acquisitions company that partners with and operates funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories across multiple states. Our finance team plays a critical role in standardizing processes and ensuring accurate, timely financial operations across multiple entities.

We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant with a strong background in cash accounting, high-volume transaction processing, and multi-entity bank account management — ideally with exposure to NetSuite or similar accounting systems.

The Staff Accountant – Cash / High-Volume Specialist will be responsible for managing daily cash accounting activities across multiple entities and bank accounts, ensuring timely and accurate recording of transactions, and supporting month-end close. This role requires strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and the capacity to work effectively across multiple systems and entities in a fast-paced environment.

• Reconcile daily cash activity across multiple bank accounts

• Monitor and analyze cash balances, transfers, and intercompany activity

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or exceptions in a timely manner

• Prepare and post daily/weekly cash journal entries

• Process significant volumes of receipts and payments

• Maintain accuracy in high-transaction environments

• Analyze transaction patterns for anomalies or process improvement opportunities

• Accurately post and reconcile intercompany transactions

• Support entity-level reporting and elimination entries

• Ensure consistency in cash processes across acquired entities

• Assist with month-end close processes related to cash, clearing, and bank reconciliations

• Prepare supporting schedules and variance analyses

• Support audits and internal controls related to cash processes

• Leverage accounting systems (NetSuite preference) to standardize cash workflows

• Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements

• Assist with bank connectivity and automation initiatives where possible

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent work experience

• 2–5+ years of experience with cash accounting and bank reconciliations

• Demonstrated experience handling high-volume cash transactions

• Experience managing multiple legal entities and multiple bank accounts

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)

• NetSuite experience preferred (or similar ERP experience)

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Strong communicator, both written and verbal

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment

• A problem-solver who can identify patterns and propose solutions

• Collaborative and eager to contribute to process improvements

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Comprehensive benefits package

• 401(k) with company match

• Opportunity to contribute to a growing organization

• Exposure to multi-state, multi-entity financial operations

• Growth and leadership opportunities

• Casual, relaxed office environment with hybrid work opportunity