Accountant - grant and fund accounting (Columbus, OH)

Highbridge Rook Water Authority is looking for an Accountant. The job centres on grant and fund accounting for capital projects, and it would suit someone who likes steady, practical work. You would join a small organisation of about 34 people based in Columbus. What you will do • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to capital projects, and clear open items. • 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. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Experience with capital projects. Working arrangement • Contract for six months, with the possibility of becoming permanent. • On site in Columbus. • We reply to every applicant.