Accountant - audit preparation (remote)

Lumen Ashton Civic Services provides shared administrative services to local governments around Denver, and we need an Accountant to lead our audit preparation. We follow procedures carefully and explain them clearly. What you will do • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Track costs around procurement 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. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. 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 • Experience with budget submissions. • Familiarity with audit requirements. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 28 hours a week, spread across three days. • Remote-friendly, with quarterly visits in Denver. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.