Part-Time Accountant

Colonial Group, Inc.•Fairfax, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Colonial Energy, Inc. (CEI) competitively delivers reliable natural gas supplies to small and large business customers, utilities, power generators, and large industrial, institutional, and commercial customers in the Eastern United States. Colonial Energy, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Colonial Group, Inc. The Part-Time Staff Accountant is responsible for tasks relating to general accounting functions, financial reporting, and business unit operational accounting. This position is responsible for a variety of daily, weekly and monthly tasks associated with Colonial Energy, Inc.’s accounting processes. This is a part-time position working approximately 25-30 hours per week. The schedule may be flexible based on business needs and candidate availability.

Requirements

BA/BS in Accounting or related field is required.
1-3 years’ experience is required.
Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) is required, and the candidate should be comfortable working with multiple PC software platforms.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, problem solving ability, and developed interpersonal skills are required.
The ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment is necessary.
Eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Assist in analyzing financial transactions and accounts to determine accuracy and completeness of entries.
Create journal entries to record the revenues, expenses, and tax provisions.
Assist in preparing monthly cash reconciliations and record related journal entries.
Review, investigate and correct errors and inconsistencies between purchase orders and supplier invoices.
Prepare vouchers for the payment of supplier invoices.
Formulate a basic level of all operational and accounting computer software/equipment systems that impact the accounting and financial reporting processes.
Assist with the accounting team for all deadlines are met in accordance with department closing dates.
Assist with accounting of certain inventory items.
Reconcile related general ledger accounts.
Prepare various other monthly account reconciliations which may include receivables, payables, accrued expenses, and other accounts.
This responsibility includes any daily or weekly processes that lead to the overall reconciliation of the monthly activity.
Assist with billing and collections processes, including preparing and reviewing customer invoices, monitoring outstanding receivables, researching billing discrepancies, and supporting follow-up on past-due accounts in coordination with internal business units.