About Us

Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) we work like owners because we are owners. As a majority employee-owned ESOP Company, we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. Our standard is to achieve operational excellence at all levels of the organization, whether we are serving internal or external customers. We are fueled by success, because we are personally vested in the outcome.

In addition to our employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement program, we also have a traditional Company matched 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. If advancement is what you’re looking for, we offer that also. Our learning and development opportunities are industry leading, and the formula for our success is centered on promotion from within.

Intrigued? Read on to learn more about specific opportunities to join our dedicated team.

About The Opportunity

Compensation: competitive base salary plus bonus structure, ESOP contributions, 401(k) match.

Location: Gardiner, ME or Auburn, NH

We are searching for an experienced Accounting Manager who will work closely with the Controller and our entire accounting team in providing accounting support for job cost, financial, as well as inventory transactions and reporting.  Activities require an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as well as application of accounting principles and practices.  This individual must have the ability to work independently, as a member of a collaborative team, and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced office environment.

What you will be doing: 

Owns the month end and year end close process and ensures timely and accurate results each month in accordance with GAAP. Tasks included will be reviewing journal entries, creating account reconciliations, cost accounting reporting, fixed asset reporting, monthly financial reporting, partner with divisional administrative teams, and various monthly financial data analysis reports to department and divisional heads. Manages 2 direct reports in the accounting team. Assist with financial documentation requirements for annual financial audits. Assist Controller with banking activities. Responsible to reconcile the checkbook each week and oversee petty cash account by reviewing/approving petty cash usage. Partner with Admin manager to audit issue/term cards and reconcile fuel and Comdata credit card activity. Create adhoc financial reporting as necessary within the business.

In order to be successful in this role, here’s what we will need from you:

Technical skills in account reconciliation, cost analysis and month-end closing report generation; advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; familiarity with Acumatica accounting software is a plus; understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP.)

About You

You are an experienced accounting professional with a minimum of seven years of progressive accounting experience including significant experience with cost or project accounting, and you hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.  You are proficient in various Microsoft computer applications, specifically MS Excel, as well as accounting software. You are organized, detail-oriented, and highly analytic, as well as a master at multi-tasking and problem solving. You understand the need and possess the ability to deal with issues that may be difficult, sensitive, and confidential in nature. Your verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are exceptional, and you strive to be a team player at all times. 

Aside from technical competency; dedication, enthusiasm, hard work, integrity, honesty, and responsibility are key indicators for us in any candidate interested in joining our world-class team. Is this you? Are you excited to make a difference? If you are, go ahead and hit that APPLY button because we cannot wait to meet you!

Interested in learning more about advancement opportunities? Check out these videos:

Dante (CST) talks about what it’s like to work at MD&B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrSWPW4Qbgo
Elissa (Blaster) talks about her progression with MD&B: https://youtu.be/MS968n7l2Us
Dan (CEO) talks about career advancement opportunities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvloIft9KPY