Accountant - audit preparation (remote)

Rivermark Basin Banking Services is looking for an Accountant. The job centres on audit preparation for branch operations, and it would suit someone who likes steady, practical work. You would join a large organisation of about 341 people, working mostly from home. What you will do • Track costs around deposit accounts against budget and explain variances to managers. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to branch operations, 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. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. Nice to have • Familiarity with audit requirements. • A degree or certificate in accounting. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 20 hours a week, with flexible days. • Fully remote, with a monthly team day in Buffalo. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.