Accountant - audit preparation (Des Moines, IA)

Cedar Ember Early Learning operates neighbourhood childcare around Des Moines. We are hiring an Accountant to take on audit preparation. You would join a large organisation of more than 1,000 people based in Des Moines. What you will do • Track costs around tuition and subsidies against budget and explain variances to managers. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to meal programmes, and clear open items. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. What we are looking for • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. Nice to have • Experience with meal programmes. • A degree or certificate in accounting. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 28 hours a week, with flexible days. • On site in Des Moines. • We reply to every applicant.