Accountant - grant and fund accounting (remote)

Fernwood Beacon Staffing is a Spokane staffing firm for warehouse, office and healthcare roles, and we need an Accountant to lead our grant and fund accounting. You would join a small organisation of about 11 people, working mostly from home. What you will do • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Track costs around client orders against budget and explain variances to managers. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. What we are looking for • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. Nice to have • Familiarity with audit requirements. • Experience with temp assignments. Working arrangement • Contract for four months, with the possibility of becoming permanent. • Fully remote, with a monthly team day in Spokane. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.