Assistant Project Accountant Jobs in Portland, ME

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey and develop a robust foundation in the growing area of outsourced accounting? Join BerryDunn as an Outsourced Accounting Intern and gain hands-on experience with managing a variety of client assignments & projects performing duties such as preparing and compilation financial statement engagements, full scope general ledger processing including: payables/receivables processing, bank reconciliations, recording bank and credit card activity, vendor inquiries, processing deposits and recording journal entries. Your work will include month end/quarter end closing procedures on multiple clients. You will work closely with experienced staff, seniors, managers and principals in charge of engagements. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work with clients across diverse industries such as Health Care, Not-for-Profit, Real Estate, Renewable Energy & Natural Resources, and Technology & Manufacturing and others. Your primary office location will be in Portland, ME; Bangor, ME; Manchester, NH; or Waltham, MA. However, you have the option to work on a hybrid schedule that includes both remote and in-office days.

We have openings for:

• Spring 2027 running from January 5, 2027 through April 16, 2027.
• Summer 2027 running from May 25, 2027 through August 6, 2027.

In order to be considered, you must include your unofficial academic transcription with your application.

• Perform attestation work including compilation and preparing financial statement engagements
• Perform month end/quarter end closes for multiple client engagements, including maintenance of prepaids, accruals, depreciation and other GAAP accounting adjustments.
• Assist our professional team in preparing GAAP work papers, trial balances.
• Apply basic GAAP accounting and work through more complex GAAP accounting with assistance from team members.
• Process payables for multiple clients and produce payable reports/checks with approval
• Process/maintain receivables for multiple clients and make deposits
• Record bank and credit card transactional activity in QuickBooks.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain/monitor cash balances.
• Know and understand the reason for the firm's policies and procedures
• Establish effective work schedules
• Work as an effective team member to complete project components and assignment tasks
• Actively pursue self-development opportunities in line with the competency model
• Build strong team relationship skills
• Act as an Ambassador to the Universities

What We Expect from You: 

• • Flexibility: Adapt to various tasks and challenges with a positive attitude. 
  • Willingness to Learn: Seek advice and demonstrate an eagerness to learn and grow. 
  • Ambition: Show a strong desire to develop your skills and contribute to the team. 
  • Commitment: Must be available a minimum of 24 hours/week 

Additional Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a BA/BS degree in Accounting preferred
• Team player with a positive approach
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple on-going assignments
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)

The hourly rate for this role is $30 per hour. This rate range represents BerryDunn’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting. If an applicant possesses experience, education, or other qualifications more than the minimum requirements for this posting, that applicant is encouraged to apply, and a final rate may then be based on those additional qualifications; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The hourly rate for the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, seniority, merit, education, training, amount of travel, and other relevant business considerations.

Our people are what make BerryDunn special, and in return we strive to support our employees and help them thrive. Eligible employees have access to benefits that go beyond what’s expected to support their physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being. Visit our website for a complete list of benefits and a look into our culture: Experience BerryDunn.

We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions. Please contact careers@berrydunn.com to request an accommodation.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

About BerryDunn

BerryDunn is the brand name under which Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC and BDMP Assurance, LLP, independently owned entities, provide services. Since 1974, BerryDunn has helped businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies throughout the US and its territories solve their greatest challenges. The firm’s tax, advisory, and consulting services are provided by Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, and its attest services are provided by BDMP Assurance, LLP, a licensed CPA firm. 

BerryDunn is a client-centered, people-first professional services firm with a mission to empower the meaningful growth of our people, clients, and communities. The firm has been recognized for its efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, and for its focus on learning, development, and well-being. Learn more at berrydunn.com.