Accountant - audit preparation (Des Moines, IA)

We are growing our team at Bright Willow Property Management and adding an Accountant whose main responsibility will be audit preparation. Maintenance and leasing staff share information every day. What you will do • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to maintenance requests, and clear open items. • Track costs around unit turnovers against budget and explain variances to managers. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. What we are looking for • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. Nice to have • Experience with maintenance requests. • A degree or certificate in accounting. Working arrangement • Full-time, Monday to Friday. • On site in Des Moines. • We reply to every applicant.