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 professional with experience or willingness to support various accounting processes...
A curious mind motivated to learn and problem-solve…
A team player, ready to communicate and collaborate closely with everyone around our organization…
An advocate for practicing proper data and document retention procedures…
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. is an affirmative 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.
