Accountant - audit preparation (Charlotte, NC)

We are growing our team at Westbrook Forge Civic Services and adding an Accountant whose main responsibility will be audit preparation. You would join a large organisation of about 626 people based in Charlotte. What you will do • Track costs around public records against budget and explain variances to managers. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to permits, and clear open items. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. What we are looking for • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. Nice to have • Familiarity with audit requirements. • A degree or certificate in accounting. Working arrangement • Contract for six months, with clear deliverables from the first week. • 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.