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.

About The Opportunity

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.

The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the Company’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities and other related financial activities within the Accounting Department.

What you will be doing:

Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization. Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements and profit and loss statements in collaboration with the Controller and other personnel within the accounting department. Maintains the general ledger; including, but not limited to review of transactions for accuracy and investigates abnormalities. Updates and maintains fixed assets sub-ledger, Equipment/Fleet and other costed elements Sales/Use tax maintenance and filings. Ad-hoc report preparation, job cost and cost accounting analysis. Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts and assists in closing monthly books. Reconciles bank accounts monthly, verifies deposits and addresses inquiries from banking institutions. Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts. May provide outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual review. May provides assistance in filing tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies. Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records. Knowledge of GAAP with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to perform primary work in an indoor, office locale in concert with other team members in similar proximity. Work closely with other team members to coordinate responsibilities, as well as communicate information and progress to others while observing details at close range. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer with physical activity that may also include bending, climbing, keyboarding, kneeling, lifting up to 10 pounds, reaching, sitting, standing, using the telephone and walking. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. Ability to work a standard work week of Monday through Friday with business hours generally between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

About You

You are an experienced accounting professional with a minimum of an Associate's degree in Accounting and at least two to three years of related experience for companies that are mid-sized or greater ($200M or more.) Five plus years of related experience, professional certifications and/or a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with experience in the construction industry are also highly preferred. You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications and related accounting software. You are highly collaborative and thrive in a team-oriented environment with a high degree of integrity 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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)