Accountant - accounts payable (remote)

We are growing our team at Lumen Haven Early Learning and adding an Accountant whose main responsibility will be accounts payable. You would join a small organisation of about 67 people, working mostly from home. What you will do • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to classroom supplies, and clear open items. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. What we are looking for • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. Nice to have • Experience with classroom supplies. • A degree or certificate in accounting. Working arrangement • Contract for four months, with a review at the end and a chance of extension. • Remote-friendly, with an occasional day on site in Philadelphia. • We reply to every applicant.