Accounting Assistant in Portland, Maine at Avesta

Do you take pride in accuracy, organization, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? Are you motivated by supporting teams, managing details, and contributing to work that truly makes a difference? Avesta Housing is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support the day-to-day financial operations that keep our communities strong.

In this essential support role, you'll assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable, help maintain organized financial records, and collaborate closely with Accounting Specialists and Property Management staff. Your careful attention to detail, strong judgment, and respect for confidentiality will help ensure timely, accurate financial processing. Every day, your work will play a vital role in supporting Avesta's mission of improving lives by creating and sustaining quality, affordable homes for people in need.

This role is a great fit if you:

• Enjoy working with numbers, details, and financial records
• Bring strong organizational skills and a high level of accuracy
• Thrive in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment
• Want your behind-the-scenes work to support a meaningful mission

About Avesta Housing

Avesta Housing is a local leader in housing development, property management, and assisted living solutions. Founded in 1972, our nonprofit organization serves individuals and families in need of quality affordable housing in Maine and New Hampshire.

What it's Like to Work Here

Our team members have positive attitudes, are creative problem-solvers, and share a dedication to housing equity and inclusion for all. Our shared commitment to improving the lives of others and strengthening our communities through affordable housing gives us purpose and inspires our best work. Our workplace culture and continuous opportunities for growth have resulted in Avesta Housing being a popular place to work.

Our employees selected Avesta Housing as a 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine because of our opportunities for career advancement, friendly workplace culture, impressive benefits and compensation, responsive managers, and company values!

What We're Looking For

The person who is ready for this opportunity will have:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to multitask and reprioritize tasks independently based on departmental needs.
• Strong professional judgement.

• Associate degree or certificate in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience considered.
• Experience in an accounting, banking or administrative support role preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite

Click HERE to view the full Accounting Assistant job description.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours/week) position, and the hourly rate of pay is $20.50 - $24.00.

Work Location

This job is on-site at our headquarters located at 307 Cumberland Ave, Portland, Maine.

Benefits

We have excellent employee benefits, including:

• Employer-paid health and dental plans for employees;
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts;
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vested match of up to 6%;
• Employer-paid basic life, long-term and short-term disability;
• Free wellness services for benefits-eligible employees and their dependents;
• 13 paid holidays;
• Generous earned time, starting with 19 days in first year of employment;
• Professional development assistance;
• Employee referral bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement

Ready to Apply?

If this job sounds like a fit for you, please click through to our Employment Application. A resume that tells us how your experience is relevant to this role is required.

Avesta Housing Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to being an inclusive community that values diversity in people, backgrounds, and ideas, and ensures fair treatment, access, and advancement for each person.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including differences in race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, socioeconomic background, veteran status, and family structure. We also recognize and value diversity in thought, communication styles, education, and career paths.

We believe our work is strengthened by a team that reflects the communities we serve. If you are passionate about our mission, we encourage you to apply.