Accountant - grant and fund accounting (remote)

Harborlight Forge Civic Services supports public agencies in Nashville with budgeting, records and programmes, and we need an Accountant to lead our grant and fund accounting. We follow procedures carefully and explain them clearly. What you will do • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to constituent requests, and clear open items. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Track costs around budget submissions 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. What we are looking for • 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. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. Nice to have • Familiarity with audit requirements. • A degree or certificate in accounting. Working arrangement • Full-time, with a steady weekday schedule. • Fully remote, with a monthly team day in Nashville. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.