Accountant - audit preparation (remote)

Summit Mill Arts Center is an arts centre in Seattle with a full calendar of events. We are hiring an Accountant to take on audit preparation. You would join a small organisation of about 173 people, working mostly from home. What you will do • Track costs around ticketing against budget and explain variances to managers. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • 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 volunteer programmes, and clear open items. What we are looking for • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. Nice to have • Familiarity with audit requirements. • Experience with volunteer programmes. Working arrangement • Contract for nine months, with the possibility of becoming permanent. • Remote-friendly, with a monthly team day in Seattle. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.