Accountant - audit preparation (Des Moines, IA)

Clearpath Bright Water Authority supplies drinking water and treats wastewater for Des Moines and nearby communities, and we need an Accountant to lead our audit preparation. You would join a small organisation of about 171 people based in Des Moines. What you will do • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to capital projects, and clear open items. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Track costs around pipe repairs against budget and explain variances to managers. What we are looking for • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Familiarity with audit requirements. Working arrangement • Contract for eight months, with the possibility of becoming permanent. • On site in Des Moines, with some flexibility after the first few months. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.