Portland Pump Company
Accounting and Office Administrator
Scarborough, ME
Portland Pump Company is seeking an experienced Accounting and Office Operations Administrator to support the daily financial and administrative operations based in the Scarborough office.
This hands-on role largely manages the accounts payable activities, vendor statements, invoices, purchase orders, bank and credit card reconciliations, office functions, and general administrative needs.
The successful candidate will also collaborate across departments and assist Project Managers with labor allocation and job costing. This is an ideal opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can independently manage priorities, meet deadlines, and help improve processes in a fast-paced construction environment.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree in accounting, office administration, or a related field is a plus.
5+ years of administrative experience, including strong accounts payable knowledge in a construction environment.
Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting.
Experience using construction and accounting ERP software required; Jonas or MAS 90 is strongly preferred.
Ability to Identify errors, resolve discrepancies, and follow through without repeated supervision
Clear communication, strong organization, and careful attention to detail.
Ability to manage changing priorities and meet deadlines.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Benefits of the Job:
Salary starting at $75k
Fully in office within a Monday- Friday work schedule
Opportunity to independently manage workflow, bring creative process improvement solutions and be part of a fast-paced innovative environment.
11 Paid Holidays, plus early shut down for 2 additional holidays.
Vacation and sick time
Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
401(k)
Educational assistance
Responsibilities:
Manage daily accounts payable processing, including entering transactions and generating A/P statements and reports using the company’s accounting systems.
Receive, review, and verify vendor invoices and requisitions for accuracy, required approvals, and supporting documentation before payment.
Reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, maintain accurate vendor records, and communicate with vendors to resolve payment-related questions.
Prepare and process vendor payments, including check runs, within the company’s accounting software and established payment schedules.
Match POs, invoices, receipts, and project costs; investigate discrepancies
Manage the accounts receivable remote deposit process and ensure deposits are recorded accurately and promptly.
Reconcile the company checking account daily and credit card accounts monthly, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
Assist Project Managers with labor allocation and job costing to support accurate project financial reporting.
Collaborate with departments across the company and coordinate vendor communications to keep financial and operational activities moving efficiently.
Own day-to-day office administration and coordination.
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Portland Pump Company (PPC) specializes in facility construction, petroleum equipment, and 24-hour repair service for Petroleum Handling Facilities across the Northeast. Established in 1938, PPC is renowned for building, servicing, and equipping gasoline stations, diesel terminals, petroleum bulk plants, and heating oil systems.
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate degree in accounting, office administration, or a related field
- 5+ years of administrative experience
- Strong accounts payable knowledge in a construction environment
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting
- Experience using construction and accounting ERP software
- Experience with Jonas or MAS 90
- Ability to identify errors and resolve discrepancies independently
- Clear communication and strong organizational skills
- Careful attention to detail
- Ability to manage changing priorities and meet deadlines
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
What We Do
Skillcloud HCM Solutions is a national HR managed services provider founded in 2015 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company specializes in talent acquisition, outsourced human resources, and human capital management (HCM) technology implementation and optimization. It partners with innovative companies to solve people-related challenges and enhance business efficiency through strategic HR consulting and technology services.
