Accountant - grant and fund accounting (remote)

We are growing our team at Cedar Drift Legal Group and adding an Accountant whose main responsibility will be grant and fund accounting. You would join a small organisation of about 197 people, working mostly from home. What you will do • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to billing records, and clear open items. • Track costs around court deadlines against budget and explain variances to managers. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. What we are looking for • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • 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. Nice to have • Experience with billing records. • Familiarity with audit requirements. Working arrangement • Contract for four months, with a review at the end and a chance of extension. • Remote-friendly, with an occasional day on site in Chicago. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.