Accountant - month-end close (remote)

We are growing our team at Highbridge Forge Energy and adding an Accountant whose main responsibility will be month-end close. Reliability is the job, and people here take pride in answering the phone at 3 a.m. when needed. What you will do • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to hardship programmes, and clear open items. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. 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 • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Experience with hardship programmes. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 24 hours a week, spread across three days. • Fully remote, with quarterly visits in Detroit. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.