Senior Accountant - audit preparation (Seattle, WA)

We are growing our team at Northwind Cobalt Construction and adding a Senior Accountant whose main responsibility will be audit preparation. You would join a small organisation of about 150 people based in Seattle. What you will do • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to safety records, and clear open items. • Track costs around subcontractor invoices against budget and explain variances to managers. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. What we are looking for • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. Nice to have • Familiarity with audit requirements. • Experience with safety records. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 24 hours a week, afternoons. • On site in Seattle. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.