Senior Accountant - audit preparation (Raleigh, NC)

We are growing our team at Nova Wilder Water Authority and adding a Senior Accountant whose main responsibility will be audit preparation. You would join a large organisation of more than 1,000 people based in Raleigh. What you will do • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Track costs around water quality 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 pipe repairs, and clear open items. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. 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. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. Nice to have • Experience with pipe repairs. • A degree or certificate in accounting. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 16 hours a week, with flexible days. • On site in Raleigh. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.