Accountant - month-end close (remote)

Nova Ashton Civic Services is looking for an Accountant. The job centres on month-end close for public records, and it would suit someone who likes steady, practical work. You would work closely with colleagues in operations, support and management. 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. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • 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 • 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 • Familiarity with audit requirements. • Experience with public records. Working arrangement • Contract for three months, with the possibility of becoming permanent. • Fully remote, with quarterly visits in El Paso. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.