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Staff Accountant

Milestone Funeral Partner
locationAuburn, ME 04210, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Full Time

Job Description

Job DescriptionAbout Milestone Funeral Partners

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.

Position Summary

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.

Key ResponsibilitiesCash & Bank Account Management

  • 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

High-Volume Transaction Processing

  • Process significant volumes of receipts and payments

  • Maintain accuracy in high-transaction environments

  • Analyze transaction patterns for anomalies or process improvement opportunities

Multi-Entity Accounting

  • Accurately post and reconcile intercompany transactions

  • Support entity-level reporting and elimination entries

  • Ensure consistency in cash processes across acquired entities

Month-End & Reporting Support

  • 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

Systems & Process Improvement

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

  • Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements

  • Assist with bank connectivity and automation initiatives where possible

Qualifications

  • 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)

Who You Are

  • 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

What We Offer

  • 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

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