Staff Accountant

Chief Executive Group seeks an enthusiastic Staff Accountant to provide day-to-day support of the accounting function across our three divisions, including account reconciliation, A/R processing, and assistance with monthly reporting. CEG is growing so this role is ideal for someone looking for growth opportunities and upward mobility in accounting and finance. This is a remote position, but candidates should be in eastern or central time zones.

Key Responsibilities:

• Month-End Close Process: Preparation and completion of the month-end close process, ensuring that all entries are posted on time and accurately.
• General Ledger Maintenance: Assist in maintaining the company’s general ledger by ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately recorded and categorized.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Financial Reporting: Preparation of monthly financial statements, ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Journal Entries: Prepare and post company and intercompany journal entries for routine and non-routine transactions.
• Payroll Processing: Process payroll on a semi-monthly basis for all employees, ensuring that wages, commissions, overtime, deductions, and benefits are calculated accurately.
• Accounts Payable: Approve vendor invoices, process bills payments, and manage cash balances.
• Accounts Receivable: Generate and issue invoices to customers based on sales contracts.
• Payment Posting: Accurately post customer payments, including checks, ACH transfers, and credit card payments, into the accounting system.
• Aging Reports: Prepare and analyze accounts receivable aging reports to identify overdue accounts. Follow up on past due accounts and collaborate with the sales department as needed.
• Ad hoc Reporting: Provide ad hoc financial reports and analysis to management as requested.
• Internal Controls Compliance: Maintain adherence to internal controls to ensure compliance with company procedures and accounting standards. 
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field 
• 4 years of related work experience, as well as working knowledge of general financial accounting principles 
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines; experience working in high volume accounting preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook) and QuickBooks
• Working knowledge of Bill.com desired but not required 
  
  

Benefits include: Unlimited PTO, Remote Work, Career Development and Advancement, 401(k), HSA, Medical, Dental, and Vision

Chief Executive Group, the leading community for U.S. business leaders, publishes Chief Executive magazine (since 1977), ChiefExecutive.net, Corporate Board Member magazine, BoardMember.com, StrategicCFO360.com, StrategicCIO360.com, StrategicCHRO360.com, as well as producing conferences and roundtables that enable C-Suite leaders to discuss key subjects and share their experiences with their peers. CEG also hosts a number of peer networks, including Chief Executive Network, the leading CEO membership organization arranged by industry and The CFO Leadership Council, as well as two peer-led education platforms, The Corporate Board Member Institute and The American College of Corporate Directors. Visit www.chiefexecutivegroup.com to learn more.   

Chief Executive Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000