Accountant - accounts payable (remote)

Clearpath Rowan Civic Services Partners supports public agencies in Milwaukee with budgeting, records and programmes, and we need an Accountant to lead our accounts payable. You would join a small organisation of about 16 people, working mostly from home. What you will do • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to procurement, and clear open items. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. 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. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Experience with procurement. Working arrangement • Contract for twelve months, with a review at the end and a chance of extension. • Fully remote, with an occasional day on site in Milwaukee. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.