Accountant - grant and fund accounting (Phoenix, AZ)

Bright Meridian Civic Services supports public agencies in Phoenix with budgeting, records and programmes, and we need an Accountant to lead our grant and fund accounting. Benefits and stability attract long tenure. What you will do • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to permits, and clear open items. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Track costs around budget submissions against budget and explain variances to managers. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • 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. • 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. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Experience with permits. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 28 hours a week, spread across three days. • On site in Phoenix. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.