Accountant - accounts payable (remote)

Lumen Rook Housing is looking for an Accountant. The job centres on accounts payable for resident services, and it would suit someone who likes steady, practical work. You would join a large organisation of about 599 people, working mostly from home. What you will do • Track costs around waiting lists against budget and explain variances to managers. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to resident services, and clear open items. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. What we are looking for • 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. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Experience with resident services. Working arrangement • Contract for four months, with clear deliverables from the first week. • Remote-friendly, with an occasional day on site in Boston. • We reply to every applicant.