Senior Accountant - audit preparation (remote)

Bluepeak Willow Early Learning Partners operates neighbourhood childcare around Chicago, and we need a Senior Accountant to lead our audit preparation. Low staff turnover is a goal we take seriously. What you will do • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Track costs around enrolment against budget and explain variances to managers. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to classroom supplies, and clear open items. • 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. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Experience with classroom supplies. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 24 hours a week, afternoons. • Remote-friendly, with a monthly team day in Chicago. • We reply to every applicant.