Accountant - audit preparation (remote)

Lumen Vista Housing Group is a nonprofit housing provider in Columbus, and we need an Accountant to lead our audit preparation. Collaboration with local agencies is constant. What you will do • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to rent assistance, and clear open items. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Track costs around repair requests against budget and explain variances to managers. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. What we are looking for • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. Nice to have • Experience with rent assistance. • Familiarity with audit requirements. Working arrangement • Full-time, with a steady weekday schedule. • Remote-friendly, with quarterly visits in Columbus. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.