Accountant - grant and fund accounting (Phoenix, AZ)

Foxglove Loom Early Learning is looking for an Accountant. The job centres on grant and fund accounting for meal programmes, and it would suit someone who likes steady, practical work. You would join a small organisation of about 29 people based in Phoenix. What you will do • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to meal programmes, and clear open items. • Track costs around classroom supplies against budget and explain variances to managers. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. 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. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. Nice to have • Familiarity with audit requirements. • Experience with meal programmes. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 16 hours a week, afternoons. • On site in Phoenix. • We reply to every applicant.