Accountant - month-end close (Charlotte, NC)

Rivermark Keystone Civic Services supports public agencies in Charlotte with budgeting, records and programmes. We are hiring an Accountant to take on month-end close. You would join a large organisation of about 356 people based in Charlotte. What you will do • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to public records, and clear open items. • Track costs around permits against budget and explain variances to managers. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. 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. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Experience with public records. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 20 hours a week, with flexible days. • On site in Charlotte, with some flexibility after the first few months. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.