Accountant - month-end close (remote)

Ironwood Cobalt Water Authority is looking for an Accountant. The job centres on month-end close for meter reading, and it would suit someone who likes steady, practical work. Safety and public health guide our decisions. What you will do • Track costs around treatment plant data against budget and explain variances to managers. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to meter reading, and clear open items. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. What we are looking for • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. Nice to have • Experience with meter reading. • Familiarity with audit requirements. Working arrangement • Full-time, with a steady weekday schedule. • Remote-friendly, with quarterly visits in Charlotte. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.