Accountant - grant and fund accounting (remote)

Highbridge Wren Freight moves freight for manufacturers and retailers out of New Orleans, and we need an Accountant to lead our grant and fund accounting. We reward reliability. What you will do • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to carrier rates, and clear open items. What we are looking for • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. Nice to have • Familiarity with audit requirements. • Experience with carrier rates. Working arrangement • Contract for four months, with the possibility of becoming permanent. • Fully remote, with quarterly visits in New Orleans. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.