August 7, 2024

Baker Newman Noyes LLC

Portland

FULL TIME

Proofreader

About Us
Baker Newman Noyes (BNN) is a top 100 tax, assurance, and advisory firm in the U.S. and holds a Best of Accounting™ recognition for superior client service. BNN was founded to create opportunity for our employees, clients, and communities. We provide expert accounting and advisory services across several industries. With offices in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, BNN has a reputation for teamwork, collaboration, and client excellence throughout New England and beyond. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity in a professional atmosphere with immense positivity, incredible talent, and exciting potential, then Baker Newman Noyes is the place for you.
Competencies and Position Requirements

Proofreads letters, financial statements, reports, client proposals, technical articles, website/social media postings, advertisements, and other documents for formatting, terminology consistency, spelling, and punctuation according to format standards
Checks all documents for consistency in formatting, font, type size, etc.
Verify all outbound or cross document hyperlinks are working correctly
Checks for mathematical accuracy (i.e. – footing, cross footing, tick and tie)
Familiar with the rules of the Associated Press (AP) style guide
Formats documents to ensure that client service professionals are able to input information in templates
Photocopies, binds, and prepares packages for outgoing shipment
Assists reports administrators in processing/typing Engagement Letters, SAS 114 Pre- and Post-Audit Reports, Representation Letters, Management Letters, IT/ISRA Reports, Presentations, Financial Statements
Ability to prioritize workload and pivot when necessary to meet internal expectations
Assists other departments, as needed, and provide excellent general clerical support

Education and Experience

High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
Background in English, publishing, teaching, or another related field
Experience with all MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams as well as Adobe
Strong knowledge of math and the English language, including grammar and punctuation
Exceptional administrative and organizational skills, and acute attention to detail

Work Environment

Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including overtime
Hybrid work option
Supportive and collaborative culture

BNN strongly believes in maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life. We support this through a variety of benefits, including:

20 days paid time off, 5 sick days, 11 paid holidays
6-week paid parental leave
Health, Dental, Pet, Vision, Disability and Life Insurances
401(k) Plan with company match
Profit Sharing Plan
Competitive CPA reimbursement and bonus incentive program
Business-casual office environment

Baker Newman Noyes is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.