Accountant - month-end close (remote)

Greenridge Clear Civic Services works with county and city offices around Salt Lake City, and we need an Accountant to lead our month-end close. We follow procedures carefully and explain them clearly. What you will do • Track costs around permits against budget and explain variances to managers. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to case files, and clear open items. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • 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. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Experience with case files. Working arrangement • Contract for eight months, with clear deliverables from the first week. • Remote-friendly, with quarterly visits in Salt Lake City. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.