Staff Accountant

CEI; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CEI is seeking a Staff Accountant for a fully remote role. Location is Remote (EST or CST candidates only) with a W2 contract and pay of $33-36/hour plus benefits. The role involves complex accounting, journal entries, GL maintenance, and strengthening internal controls.

The candidate will analyze financial reports, support disclosures, and guide junior staff while working independently. Strong Excel and accounting expertise are essential for success in this senior-skill position.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• Ability to analyze accounting transactions and prepare journal entries.
• Experience maintaining a general ledger and financial reports.
• Knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates accounting policies to reflect changes in conditions.
• Prepares complex journal entries and analyses.
• Prepares financial statements and internal/external reports.
• Enhances internal controls over financial reporting.
• Provides guidance to less-experienced staff.
• Maintains documentation and supporting work papers.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Journal entries

General ledger

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Job description

Back Staff Accountant
Other Remote , Pennsylvania Contract 100% Remote Sep 22, 2026

Staff Accountant

Job at a Glance
Title:Staff Accountant
Location: Remote (EST or CST candidates only)
Contract: W2 only
Pay: $ 33-36/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Overview
Under general direction, responsible for the more complex accounting activities including analyzing accounting transactions & issues, preparing journal entries, maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger, preparing & analyzing financial reports and enhancing internal controls over financial reporting. This is a senior-skill level normally without supervisory responsibility. However, may provide guidance and direction to other employees in support of producing high quality, timely and cost-effective accounting solutions. Works independently with minimal guidance using knowledge of business operations and accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluates accounting policies and procedures to reflect changes in business conditions, processes, and accounting guidance.
• Prepares more complex accounting analyses and journal entries.
• Prepares and analyzes financial statements and other internal/external financial reports.
• Enhances internal controls over financial reporting.
• Uses best practices and knowledge of internal/external business issues to improve products or services.
• Solves more complex problems taking a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Provides functional advice or training to less‑experienced accountant positions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• May direct the work of other staff members.
• Increases and applies knowledge of legal and regulatory issues and changes in accounting guidance.
• Assists in the tracking & reporting of internal controls over financial reporting, and recommends enhancements to such controls.
• Solves a range of increasingly complex accounting problems; analyzes possible solutions and makes recommendations.
• Develops supporting work papers and documentation related to all processes.
• Builds knowledge of the organization processes and customers and technical accounting.

Required Skills

• Advanced Excel experience
• 2-4 years of relevant accounting experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; use of Excel/Word is required
• Ability to analyze accounting transactions & issues
• Experience preparing journal entries and maintaining a general ledger
• Ability to prepare and analyze financial reports
• Knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to take a new perspective on existing solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Required Education

• No Education Requirements

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in business discipline with at least 3 accounting courses and 5 years accounting experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with 3-5 years of accounting‑related experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, MBA, or other advanced degree in business discipline
• CPA or CMA certification
• Experience in utility accounting, public accounting, and SEC reporting
• Working knowledge of Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements
• Demonstrated ability to research technical accounting guidance

Why Should I Apply?
This role offers an opportunity to work on complex accounting activities within a dynamic environment, providing valuable experience in financial reporting and internal controls. Join us to contribute to impactful projects and advance your accounting career.

About CEI:
As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers' workforce and project requirements.

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