Staff Accountant

Now more than ever, you can help build a strong and inclusive economy by being part of a team that is expanding small business opportunities in Maine.

If you are:

An accounting and finance professional with an understanding of adjusting journal entries and general ledger reconciliations…

A skilled accountant with experience managing accounting and reporting processes, including for loan activity…

A professional with exceptional organizational and critical thinking skills…

A collaborative team player who communicates effectively with all CEI team members......

Then CEI is the place to put your talents and passions to work.

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 that are expanding opportunities for low-income communities, communities of color, and others who have been left behind by our economy. 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 for people and the planet

Equity: We work to ensure that all people, especially those facing individual or system 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.

Who we are seeking:

We are looking for a Staff Accountant who will provide accounting and regulatory support for various programs.

• You have experience managing accounting and reporting for notes receivable and notes payable transactions
• You are a skilled accountant with an understanding of general ledger reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, and the monthly close process.
• You bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to the team and enjoy the opportunity to work with people to seek best practices in your work.
• You have great technical accounting skills and share your technical knowledge with the team.
• You are a team player and a collaborator able to be an active team member and seamlessly back up your fellow senior accountants.
• You possess great organizational skills and process information, solve problems, and communicate effectively to the team.
• You have a passion for contributing to the purpose of lifting communities.

Some of your key responsibilities in this role will be:

• You will manage accounting and reporting for notes receivable transactions, including reconciling the general ledger to the lending software monthly, and resolving discrepancies between the two.
• You will manage accounting and reporting for CEI borrowing activity including proper recording and classification of obligations.
• You will provide internal and external reporting and analysis for various departments and industry entities.
• You will manage fixed asset ledgers, including accounting for acquisitions, depreciation expense, and preparing reconciliations.
• You will prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end reconciliations of balance sheet general ledger accounts.
• You will be actively involved in supporting the timely month-end close process.

Preferred candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or an Associate’s degree or at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Nonprofit accounting experience is a plus.
• Technical knowledge using MS Office systems, including high proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Analytical capabilities and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and be a team player with effective interpersonal skills.
• Effective written, and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Works flexibly and embraces change.

Other details:

This is a full-time exempt position, with excellent benefits and generous time off. The posting range is $59,000 – $63,000 a year. We work in a hybrid model, two days in the office, and three days at home. This position is based out of our headquarters in Brunswick, ME.

CEI’s compensation philosophy is to attract, motivate, and retain high-performing employees who are committed to the mission, values, and business success of CEI. While maintaining fiscal responsibility, we pay our employees fairly and consistently relative to the market, reward the achievement of individual, team, and organizational goals; and provide an environment for people to engage in impactful, mission-driven work. The pay range posted for this role indicates the minimum and maximum we would offer for a qualified candidate, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Coastal Enterprises, Inc. isanaffirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.