Accountant - grant and fund accounting (remote)

Highbridge Cobalt Construction is a Chicago contractor with project managers, trades and support staff. We are hiring an Accountant to take on grant and fund accounting. Good people move up quickly. What you will do • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Track costs around subcontractor invoices against budget and explain variances to managers. • 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. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. What we are looking for • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • 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 • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Familiarity with audit requirements. Working arrangement • Full-time, on a regular day shift. • Remote-friendly, with a monthly team day in Chicago. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.