Accountant - grant and fund accounting (Wichita, KS)

Fernwood Kestrel Early Learning is an early-learning provider in Wichita. We are hiring an Accountant to take on grant and fund accounting. You would join a small organisation of about 45 people based in Wichita. What you will do • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to licensing records, and clear open items. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Track costs around tuition and subsidies against budget and explain variances to managers. What we are looking for • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • 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. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Familiarity with audit requirements. Working arrangement • Contract for twelve months, with clear deliverables from the first week. • On site in Wichita, with some flexibility after the first few months. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.