Accountant - audit preparation (Columbus, OH)

Bright Quarry Environmental Services collects and processes waste and recycling around Columbus. We are hiring an Accountant to take on audit preparation. Early starts and steady work; we look after our drivers. What you will do • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to service complaints, and clear open items. What we are looking for • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • 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. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Experience with service complaints. Working arrangement • Contract for eight months, with a review at the end and a chance of extension. • On site in Columbus. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.