Accountant - fixed assets (remote)

We are growing our team at Northwind Ember Staffing and adding an Accountant whose main responsibility will be fixed assets. Recruiters here keep in touch with people long after placement. What you will do • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Track costs around retention against budget and explain variances to managers. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. 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 • Experience with onboarding. • Familiarity with audit requirements. Working arrangement • Contract for four months, with clear deliverables from the first week. • Fully remote, with an occasional day on site in Boston. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.