Accountant - audit preparation (remote)

We are growing our team at Bright Drift Civic Services and adding an Accountant whose main responsibility will be audit preparation. Public service means patience, paperwork and pride in the outcome. What you will do • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to budget submissions, and clear open items. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Track costs around procurement against budget and explain variances to managers. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. What we are looking for • 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. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. Nice to have • Familiarity with audit requirements. • Experience with budget submissions. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 16 hours a week, afternoons. • Remote-friendly, with quarterly visits in Buffalo. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.