Accountant - audit preparation (remote)

Redstone Beacon Water Authority is a public water utility serving the Buffalo area, and we need an Accountant to lead our audit preparation. You would join a small organisation of about 93 people, working mostly from home. What you will do • Track costs around treatment plant data against budget and explain variances to managers. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. 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. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. Nice to have • Experience with capital projects. • A degree or certificate in accounting. Working arrangement • Full-time, on a regular day shift. • Fully remote, with a monthly team day in Buffalo. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.