Accountant - audit preparation (remote)

We are growing our team at Northwind Iron Press and adding an Accountant whose main responsibility will be audit preparation. Deadlines are tight and craftsmanship matters. What you will do • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Track costs around proofing against budget and explain variances to managers. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. What we are looking for • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • 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. • Experience with press runs. Working arrangement • Full-time, Monday to Friday. • Fully remote, with a monthly team day in Hartford. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.