Accountant - audit preparation (Buffalo, NY)

Bright Clear Energy is an energy provider in Buffalo focused on reliable service and fair billing, and we need an Accountant to lead our audit preparation. Reliability is the job, and people here take pride in answering the phone at 3 a.m. when needed. What you will do • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Track costs around service connections against budget and explain variances to managers. • 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 • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. Nice to have • Experience with hardship programmes. • A degree or certificate in accounting. Working arrangement • Full-time, on a regular day shift. • On site in Buffalo, with some flexibility after the first few months. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.