Accountant

Accountant

$30.52 – $42.76

Portland, Maine

Drummond Woodsum is seeking a full-time Accountant to join our firm’s finance team in Portland, Maine. This role supports the firm’s core accounting, financial reporting, and operational functions across the firm and its affiliated entities. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a professional services environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage QuickBooks accounting for the firm’s subsidiaries (Drummond Woodsum Enterprises, Opinion Focused, Classic Title)


• Reconcile the firm’s clearing account monthly and assist with IOLTA cash audits/reconciliations


• Respond to ad hoc financial inquiries and prepare reports for subsidiary board meetings


• Support month-end close, year-end tax return requests, and collaborate on annual budget preparation and uploads to LMS


• Maintain fixed assets in capital management software


• Serve as Finance liaison for firm real estate closings


• Process and verify incoming/outgoing wire transfers


• Serve as backup for daily Positive Pay uploads


• Identify improvements in accounting systems and perform other finance team duties as needed

Compliance and Reporting:

• Prepare and file annual federal 1099/1096 forms


• Prepare quarterly state sales/use tax reports


• File annual state Abandoned Property and city Business Personal Property declaration reports

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience


• 1-3 years of accounting experience (professional services or multi-entity environment preferred)


• Strong understanding of accounting principles


• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel


• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy


• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally


• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines

At Drummond Woodsum we are committed to the growth and development of our employees.  Our focus is geared toward fostering a culture where you can work with and learn from diverse individuals, explore and expand your capabilities, and are valued for the contributions and perspectives you bring. We’re committed to providing our team members with the support they need to thrive both personally and professionally, and we are proud to offer the following benefits:

• Insurance options, including domestic partner coverage, for health (either a co-pay-based plan or HSA with firm contributions), dental, and vision


• 401(k) plan with pre- or post-tax investment options and firm contributions


• Wellness support, including telehealth coverage, and on-site privacy rooms


• Life insurance coverage at 1.5x your annual salary, plus supplemental voluntary coverage available


• Leave plans, including paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability

Firm involvement, including:

• Monthly firm lunch meetings to hear about all areas of the firm


• Committee participation, such as our Community Service Committee which organizes a drive every December and our public outreach week in July


• Social gatherings – 2025 included a field day BBQ, a holiday get-together, and our annual Halloween party for our families

For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter by email to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.

Drummond Woodsum is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, veteran’s status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Our Firm’s policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, Drummond Woodsum makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, disabled individuals and covered veterans. EOE M/F/V/D