Accountant - grant and fund accounting (Providence, RI)

Ironwood Keystone Transit Planning Group plans bus and rail service for cities around Providence, and we need an Accountant to lead our grant and fund accounting. You would join a small organisation of about 166 people based in Providence. What you will do • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. What we are looking for • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. Nice to have • Experience with fare systems. • A degree or certificate in accounting. Working arrangement • Contract for four months, with a review at the end and a chance of extension. • On site in Providence. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.