Accountant - grant and fund accounting (Boston, MA)

Nova Nest Manufacturing is looking for an Accountant. The job centres on grant and fund accounting for machine downtime, and it would suit someone who likes steady, practical work. You would work closely with colleagues in operations, support and management. What you will do • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Track costs around tooling against budget and explain variances to managers. 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 • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Experience with machine downtime. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 16 hours a week, afternoons. • On site in Boston, with some flexibility after the first few months. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.