Part-Time Accountant

Company Overview

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.

• 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 to ensure 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.

Education/Experience 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.

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 40 pounds. Travel will be minimal, potentially up to 10%.

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

Colonial Group, Inc. is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our organizations. We encourage applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. Colonial Group, Inc. prohibits discrimination of and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.