Accountant - accounts payable (Richmond, VA)

We are growing our team at Ironwood Oak Legal Group and adding an Accountant whose main responsibility will be accounts payable. You would join a large organisation of about 795 people based in Richmond. What you will do • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to trust accounts, and clear open items. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Track costs around court deadlines against budget and explain variances to managers. What we are looking for • 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. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. Nice to have • Experience with trust accounts. • A degree or certificate in accounting. Working arrangement • Contract for twelve months, with a review at the end and a chance of extension. • On site in Richmond. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.