Full-Time

Staff Accountant 2

CESO

CESO

11-50 employees

Compensation Overview

$58.7k - $100.5k/yr

Akron, OH, USA

Hybrid

Category
Accounting (2)
,
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required
  • Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience is required
  • Computer skills necessary to enter daily timesheet data and use Microsoft Outlook for email correspondence
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Intermediate working knowledge of Excel is required
  • Proficient with accounting software; Deltek is preferred
Responsibilities
  • Complete complex project setups aligned with contract terms
  • Collaborate with Project Managers to analyze project WIP and A/R aging, and as needed work to resolve discrepancies
  • Prepare and process monthly client invoices independently
  • Maintain accurate project financial records
  • Process accounts payable, coding, and reconciliations independently
  • Maintain compliance with internal controls and company policies
  • Post daily cash receipts and clears bank activity in Deltek Vantagepoint
  • Support month-end close and prepare schedules
  • Support bank statements and corporate credit cards reconciliation
  • Participate in process improvements and software enhancements
  • Utilize strong analytical and communication skills to support decision-making and collaborate effectively across teams
  • Help improve financial workflows and implement process efficiencies
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • A/E industry experience is preferred
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and project accounting principles is preferred
  • FAR knowledge is preferred
  • Notary in State of Business is preferred
  • Deltek experience is preferred

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • Jason Mutzenberger joined CESO from Eden Prairie Schools in April 2026.
  • CESO launched Building Engineering service line for optimized building performance.
  • CESO expanded multi-disciplinary services including surveying and architecture nationwide.

What critics are saying

  • Aggressive expansion dilutes civil engineering expertise causing client attrition.
  • Stagnant $175.7M revenue lags benchmarks eroding margins versus AECOM.
  • Overreliance on 10 offices stretches management triggering quality lapses.

What makes CESO unique

  • CESO provides MEP engineering via Building Engineering led by Joe Hillebrenner.
  • CESO operates 10-15 offices nationwide with 350+ associates under Steve Olson.
  • CESO supports 230+ school districts with operational consulting expertise.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Time Off – Credited to You 100% Upfront

401K with a Company Match

Paid Holidays

Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage

Reimbursement for Professional Licenses

Paid Time Off for Community Team Service Events

Voluntary or Supplemental Short-Term / Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Company Paid Bonding and Recovery

Employee Events such as Lunches and Outings to Foster a Positive Work Environment

Training and Development to Foster Professional Growth

Company News

Eden Prairie Local News
Nov 4th, 2023
EPS' business director to join school consultant company CESO

Jason Mutzenberger, executive director of business services for the past nine-plus years at Eden Prairie Schools (EPS), is leaving the district to join the Center for Effective School Operations (CESO), a Minneapolis-based consulting firm that provides operational support services to more than 230 school districts in the U.S. and Canada.

CESO
May 30th, 2023
My Website is a Mess… Where Do I Even Start?

Despite some challenges, both website launches went great and Ceso even won NSPRA awards and a Finalsite Double Diamond Award, but I definitely swore off ever doing a new website again after each launch.