Accountant - grant and fund accounting (Jackson, MS)

Greenridge Junction Press produces print and digital publications in Jackson. We are hiring an Accountant to take on grant and fund accounting. You would join a small organisation of about 140 people based in Jackson. What you will do • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Track costs around print quotes against budget and explain variances to managers. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. What we are looking for • 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. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. Nice to have • Experience with press runs. • A degree or certificate in accounting. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 16 hours a week, mornings. • On site in Jackson. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.