OCEANSIDE BUILDERS

Accountant (COO)

Salary $60,000-$70,000 | This is an onsite position in Bailey Island, Maine. Relocation assistance is available.

Join a Company Where Your Work Drives the Business

Great accounting isn’t just about balancing the books. It’s about providing the financial clarity that allows a business to grow with confidence.

Oceanside Builders has earned a reputation for building exceptional custom homes and renovations along the Maine coast. As the company continues to grow, we’re looking for an Accountant who takes pride in accuracy, ownership, and accountability. You’ll oversee the day-to-day accounting function, provide timely financial reporting to leadership, and play an important role in helping the business make sound financial decisions.

This is an opportunity to work directly with company leadership in a stable, growing organization where your expertise will be trusted, valued, and visible.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

As Accountant, you will own the company’s day-to-day accounting operations, including:

  • Full-cycle Accounts Payable
  • Full-cycle Accounts Receivable
  • Payroll coordination
  • General ledger maintenance
  • Monthly and year-end close
  • Budget support
  • Working with our outside CPA
  • Maintaining accurate financial systems and records
  • Supporting job costing and project accounting (experience preferred but not required)

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate:

  • Produces consistently accurate financial information
  • Maintains organized, audit-ready records
  • Meets deadlines without sacrificing quality
  • Identifies issues before they become problems
  • Communicates clearly with leadership
  • Takes ownership rather than waiting to be directed
  • Continuously looks for ways to improve financial processes

Required Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who brings:

  • 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Expert-level QuickBooks Online proficiency
  • Hands-on responsibility for AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger
  • Associate’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • High level of personal accountability and integrity

Preferred Qualifications

While not required, these experiences would be valuable:

  • Construction or project accounting
  • Job costing and Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting
  • Percentage-of-completion accounting
  • Schedules of Values (SOV)
  • Retainage
  • Construction management software (Ressio or similar)
  • QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification

If you’re interested, please submit a cover letter and résumé.

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Why Oceanside Builders?

Oceanside Builders is a privately owned custom home builder with deep roots on the Maine coast and a strong reputation for craftsmanship, integrity, and client service. Unlike many organizations, you’ll work directly with leadership – not several layers removed from the decisions that shape the business. Your work will influence budgeting, project planning, profitability, and long-term growth.

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise matters and your contributions are recognized, we’d love to talk with you.

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