Accountant - audit preparation (Madison, WI)

Amberfield Banking Services is a community-focused bank in Madison serving households and small businesses. We are hiring an Accountant to take on audit preparation. You would join a large organisation of more than 1,000 people based in Madison. What you will do • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Track costs around loan files against budget and explain variances to managers. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • 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 • 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 • 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 Madison, with some flexibility after the first few months. • We reply to every applicant.