Accountant - audit preparation (Charlotte, NC)

Highbridge Yarrow Civic Services works with county and city offices around Charlotte. We are hiring an Accountant to take on audit preparation. Public service means patience, paperwork and pride in the outcome. What you will do • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Track costs around constituent requests against budget and explain variances to managers. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • 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. • 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 • Familiarity with audit requirements. • A degree or certificate in accounting. Working arrangement • Contract for three months, with a review at the end and a chance of extension. • On site in Charlotte, with some flexibility after the first few months. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.