Accountant - grant and fund accounting (Milwaukee, WI)

Fernwood Hollow Inspection Services tests and certifies buildings, pipelines and equipment around Milwaukee, and we need an Accountant to lead our grant and fund accounting. You would join a small organisation of about 12 people based in Milwaukee. What you will do • Track costs around equipment calibration against budget and explain variances to managers. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. What we are looking for • 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. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. Nice to have • Experience with client sites. • A degree or certificate in accounting. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 20 hours a week, spread across three days. • On site in Milwaukee. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.