Accountant - audit preparation (Providence, RI)

Cedar Studio delivers building projects for owners across the Providence region, and we need an Accountant to lead our audit preparation. Good people move up quickly. What you will do • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Track costs around change orders against budget and explain variances to managers. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to materials orders, 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 • Experience with materials orders. • A degree or certificate in accounting. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 20 hours a week, mornings. • On site in Providence. • We reply to every applicant.