Accountant - audit preparation (remote)

Ironwood Nest Early Learning runs childcare centres in Honolulu caring for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. We are hiring an Accountant to take on audit preparation. Low staff turnover is a goal we take seriously. What you will do • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Track costs around licensing records 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. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to family communication, and clear open items. What we are looking for • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Familiarity with audit requirements. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 20 hours a week, spread across three days. • Fully remote, with an occasional day on site in Honolulu. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.