Junior Accountant

Background

Who we are:    

Headquartered in Maine, CEI is a community development finance institution that is a national leader in rural economic and business development. CEI’s mission is to build a just, vibrant, and climate-resilient future for people and communities in Maine and rural communities. We do this by integrating finance, business expertise, and policy solutions in ways that make the economy work more equitably.    

Over 70 percent of our financing and advice go to businesses expanding opportunities for low-income communities, communities of color, and others who our economy has left behind. Learn more about working at CEI here    

What we believe:     

Stewardship: As careful, responsible managers of the resources entrusted to us, we recognize that our decisions and actions have near – and long-term impacts on people and the planet    

Equity: We work to ensure that all people, especially those facing individual or systems barriers to opportunity, can secure a livelihood that enables them to build assets and share prosperity.    

Diversity: We engage diverse staff, board members, and partners who bring lived experience, community connections, and know-how to the problems we aim to solve.     

Innovation: We foster creativity and entrepreneurial spirit at CEI, through our networks, and in the communities we serve.    

Collaboration: We share knowledge, practices, and resources, and partner with people and organizations to deepen our mission impact.     

Summary

Who we are seeking:    

We are seeking a Junior Accountant to provide support for Accounting, Treasury and Finance, and the CEI staff, as well as the accounting teams for subsidiaries. This is role is a part of a two-person team that collaborates to get the job done! 

You bring basic accounting knowledge and skills, and you are willing to learn even more. 

You are proficient in using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Teams.  

You are a team player who communicates proactively and asks questions or for help when needed.  

You have experience in delivering high-quality internal and external customer service.  

You have a passion for contributing to CEI’s mission of lifting businesses, individuals and the communities they live in.     

Responsibilities

Some of your key responsibilities in this role will be:     

You will review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval, ensuring accurate entries into the accounting software. 

You will ensure compliance with internal controls regarding accounts payables, authorizations, proper coding, and signatures on all the Request For Funds documents.  

You will set up new vendors in the system, and will respond to vendors inquiries, reconcile statements, and research and correct discrepancies.  

You will process all incoming and outgoing wires, ACH, and Positive Pay on the bank and run verifications in the online banking system.  

You support the Senior Accountant in maintaining Notes Payable, CEI Notes, and subsidiary files.   

You will prepare and post entries for banking activity, including interest, fees, deposits, and transfers.  

We will share a detailed position description throughout the selection process. 

Requirements

Preferred candidates will have:     

An associate degree or equivalent professional experience in accounting.  

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word.  

Team player attributes and interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.  

A detail-oriented quality, and emphasis on accuracy.  

Compensation and Benefits

Other details:      

This is a full-time 37.5-hour-per-week (or 75 hours bi-weekly) non-exempt position, eligible for Over Time with excellent benefits and generous time off. The posting range is $ 26 - $28 hourly. We work in a hybrid model, two days in the office (usually Tuesday and Thursday), and three days at home. This position is based out of our headquarters in Brunswick, ME.      

How to Apply

Please apply directly visiting our careers site:

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