Accountant - audit preparation (remote)

Redstone Ember Learning Group runs classrooms and tutoring across the Sacramento area. We are hiring an Accountant to take on audit preparation. You would join a small organisation of about 38 people, working mostly from home. What you will do • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Track costs around school calendars 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. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to family communication, and clear open items. What we are looking for • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Familiarity with audit requirements. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 16 hours a week, afternoons. • Fully remote, with quarterly visits in Sacramento. • We reply to every applicant.