Accounting Manager - Colonial Energy

Colonial Energy, Inc. (CEI) delivers reliable natural gas supplies at competitive prices to small and large business customers, utilities, power generators, large industrial, institutional, and commercial customers in the Eastern United States.
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The Accounting Manager for Colonial Energy is responsible for training and motivating accounting staff members while supervising and delegating department tasks. The Accounting Manager is also expected to make recommendations to management for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial and operational reporting. The Accounting Manager is a hybrid position, spending three days in office and two days working remotely.
JOB EXPECTATIONS/DUTIES

• Training and motivating accounting staff members while supervising and delegating department tasks.
• Evaluating, developing, and improving department controls, systems, and procedures that increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Overseeing the daily activities of the accounting department and ensuring that all major projects, month-end, and year-end reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Ensuring that all accounting processes align with GAAP and current financial legislation.
• Analyzing financial data and creating reports for management, stakeholders, and external parties, such as vendors or lenders.
• Maintaining accurate and complete financial records and participating in audits or reconciliations, as needed.
• Assisting other departments as they develop strategies, establish objectives, and make decisions that could have a financial impact on the business.
• Keeping informed about the latest developments in the finance industry.
• Other projects and duties as may be needed or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 5 years’ experience in accounting or finance.
• 3 years’ supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in Management, Accounting, or a related field may be preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting, finance, and management principles.
• Proficiency with computers, especially bookkeeping software and MS Office.
• High level of efficiency and accuracy.
• Willingness to comply with all local, state, federal, and company regulations.
• Attention to detail and the ability to analyze large amounts of data.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Travel may be required, up to 10% of the time.
Eligibility Requirements:
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
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Colonial Group, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our organizations.