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Weekend Accounting Jobs in Maine (NOW HIRING)

Connecticut Water Service

Accounting Manager

Saco, ME · On-site

Required to complete occasional evening and weekend work as part of an on-call rotation schedule to ... Holding a CPA license is a plus. * Demonstrated experience leading technical or crossfunctional ...

Connecticut Water Service

Accounting Manager

Saco, ME · On-site

Required to complete occasional evening and weekend work as part of an on-call rotation schedule to ... Holding a CPA license is a plus. * Demonstrated experience leading technical or crossfunctional ...

Connecticut Water Co.

Accounting Manager

Saco, ME · On-site

Required to complete occasional evening and weekend work as part of an on-call rotation schedule to ... Holding a CPA license is a plus. * Demonstrated experience leading technical or crossfunctional ...

Uplift Inc

Accounting Manager

Gardiner, ME · On-site

$29 - $34/hr

The Accounting Manager oversees the day-to-day accounting operations for 3Rivers, ensuring the ... Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends, based on agency needs.

Connecticut Water Co.

Accounting Manager

Saco, ME · On-site

Required to complete occasional evening and weekend work as part of an on-call rotation schedule to ... Holding a CPA license is a plus. * Demonstrated experience leading technical or crossfunctional ...

Skillcloud HCM

Accounting Manager

Portland, ME · On-site

$76.50 - $93.50/hr

Accounting Manager Dirigo Management Company Portland, Maine Dirigo Management Company is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead our accounting operations and bookkeeping team from our ...

Skillcloud HCM

Accounting Manager

Portland, ME

$85K/yr

Accounting Manager Dirigo Management Company Portland, Maine Dirigo Management Company is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead our accounting operations and bookkeeping team from our ...

Skillcloud HCM

Accounting Manager

Portland, ME · On-site

$85K/yr

Accounting Manager Dirigo Management Company Portland, Maine Dirigo Management Company is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead our accounting operations and bookkeeping team from our ...

Misti Pett

Accounting Manager

South Paris, ME · On-site

The Accounting Manager is a key member of the division leadership team and will be expected to lead the finance team to excellence. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, all accounting ...

Hancock

Accounting Specialist

Casco, ME · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

Description General Accounting * Prepare journal entries and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes * Perform balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations * Prepare financial ...

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How much do weekend accounting jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend accounting in Maine is $34.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.48 and $35.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is weekend accounting?

Weekend accounting refers to accounting jobs or tasks that are specifically scheduled for weekends. These positions are ideal for businesses that operate seven days a week or need additional support during peak periods. Weekend accountants may handle bookkeeping, financial reporting, reconciliations, or other essential accounting duties outside of standard weekday hours. This role is well-suited for those seeking flexible work arrangements or supplemental income.

What are the typical responsibilities and workflow for an accountant working weekend shifts?

Accountants working weekend shifts often handle tasks such as processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial reports to ensure business continuity outside standard hours. They may also address urgent issues or provide support to teams that operate on weekends, such as retail or hospitality operations. The workflow is usually more independent, with fewer in-person meetings and a greater reliance on remote communication tools. This role requires strong self-management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently to meet deadlines set for the following week.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend accountant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Accountant, you need a solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and bookkeeping, typically supported by a degree in accounting or finance. Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, or SAP is often required, along with relevant certifications like CPA or CMA being advantageous. Strong attention to detail, time management, and effective communication are standout soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring accurate financial records, meeting deadlines, and supporting business operations even outside standard work hours.

What is the difference between Weekend Accounting vs Part-Time Accounting?

AspectWeekend AccountingPart-Time Accounting
Work SchedulePrimarily weekends, limited weekdaysFlexible, can include weekdays and weekends
CertificationsTypically requires CPA or accounting degreeSame as Weekend Accounting, often similar certifications
Work EnvironmentAccounting firms, small businesses, or remoteVaries from remote to office-based, similar industries
Employer UsageUsed by firms needing weekend coverageUsed by companies seeking flexible accounting support

Weekend Accounting and Part-Time Accounting both involve flexible schedules and similar credentials. The main difference is that Weekend Accounting focuses on weekend work, while Part-Time Accounting offers more varied scheduling options, including weekdays. Both roles are suitable for professionals seeking flexible work arrangements in accounting.

What are the most commonly searched types of Accounting jobs in Maine?

The most popular types of Accounting jobs in Maine are:

What cities in Maine are hiring for Weekend Accounting jobs?

Cities in Maine with the most Weekend Accounting job openings:

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Infographic showing various Weekend Accounting job openings in Maine as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, and 11% Part Time. Highlights an 97% In-person, and 3% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $72,675 per year, or $34.9 per hour.

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Limestone, ME • On-site, Remote

$40K - $59K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Defense Finance and Accounting Service rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 31 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

73rd of 150 rated financial services

Job description

Summary
This Announcement Is Open To All U.S. Citizens.
Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling Department of Defense (DoD) need.
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Duties
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  • Researches accounting data and performs balancing and reconciling of accounts.
  • Processes all types of accounting transactions and requests for establishment of additional accounting records.
  • Verifies the accuracy, completeness, and validity of a wide variety of accounting functions/transactions including: obligations; accrued expenditures; disbursements; appropriation refunds; reimbursable orders; earnings and collections.
  • Assists in implementing and maintaining Internal Control Program requirements to protect against waste, fraud, and abuse.
  • Researches current accounts, historical data, source documents, etc., to develop and explain detailed information not otherwise readily available.
  • Duties will be developmental in nature when the position is filled below the full performance level GS-06.

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Conditions of employment
  • ***This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, HOW TO APPLY and WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT sections below for instructions.***
  • Suitable for Federal Employment.
  • Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959.)
  • Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification.
  • This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
  • Must be a U.S Citizen.
  • New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.
  • Moving expenses WILL NOT be paid.
  • This position is NOT covered by a bargaining unit.
  • This position is NON-EXEMPT from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • Travel requirement is 1-24%.
  • Drug Testing not required.
  • Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.

Qualifications
Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient.
This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-05 or GS-06.
To Be Hired At The GS-05 Entry Grade Level, Applicants Must Minimally Have:
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-04 for the GS-05) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized Experience at the GS-05 Is Defined As:
  • Performing financial duties that support the processing of financial/accounting transactions using standardized procedures to include reviewing documents for accuracy or inputting financial/accounting information into an automated system or correcting invalid/incorrect transactions.

To Be Hired At The GS-06 Entry Grade Level, Applicants Must Minimally Have:
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-05 for the GS-06) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized Experience at the GS-06 Is Defined As:
  • Working with accounting systems, policies, and procedures of the examination, verification and maintenance of accounts and accounting data; AND/OR validating, monitoring, and maintaining accounting transactions and accounting records; AND/OR reconciling subsidiary ledgers to general ledgers for accounts.

This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-05, GS-05 with a target grade of GS-06.
  • Minimum Salary: Grade GS-05 is $40,736.00, Maximum is $52,957.00
  • Minimum Salary: Grade GS-06 is $45,409.00, Maximum is $59,031.00

Volunteer Experience:
  • Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 1 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment. If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Level 1 Certification in which case you must complete the certification within the original 2-year period. Failure to become certified within the required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service. Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at http://www.dfas.mil/dam/dfas/careers/pdf/DoDFMCertificationProgram.pdf.
Education
YOU MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS IF YOU ARE SUBSITUTING EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR GS-05:
  • Four (4) years of successfully completed education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation, or the equivalent, is a prerequisite may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR GS-06:
  • Six (6) months of graduate education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position being filled. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements when the education is directly related to the position being filled.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be used to substitute for the specialized experience requirement.
Official Transcripts: If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications (i.e. you would not qualify without the education obtained), you MUST submit transcripts with your application.
    • Official transcripts are not required at the time of application outside of what is outlined above; however, official transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment.
    • An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
  • FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying or prior to appointment as outlined above.
    • Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.

For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education
Additional information
  • The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
  • For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements.
  • Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
  • We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date. Announcement is being utilized to fill current and future anticipated agency needs. In some circumstances, individuals may not onboard for up to six (6) months from receiving security approval.
  • Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300,
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a displaced Federal Civil Service employee and attain a rating of at least 80, you may be entitled to receive special priority selection under the ICTAP. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible.
  • The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
  • Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Please see Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (dfas.mil) for more information on The Fair Chance to Compete Act, exceptions, and DFAS contact information.
  • All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply online, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level.
PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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