Accountant - accounts payable (Detroit, MI)

We are growing our team at Redstone Kestrel Housing and adding an Accountant whose main responsibility will be accounts payable. You would join a small organisation of about 25 people based in Detroit. What you will do • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Track costs around resident services against budget and explain variances to managers. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to rent assistance, and clear open items. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. What we are looking for • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Familiarity with audit requirements. Working arrangement • Contract for nine months, with clear deliverables from the first week. • On site in Detroit. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.