We are looking for an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to join our team in Lorain, Ohio. This position is a Contract to permanent role, offering an opportunity to contribute your expertise in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger management. The ideal candidate will excel in financial operations within a local government setting and demonstrate a solid understanding of accounting processes and systems. Responsibilities: • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring accurate coding and posting to the general ledger. • Oversee payroll tasks, including vendor payments and issuing checks to insurance companies. • Perform bank reconciliations and maintain financial records with precision and attention to detail. • Utilize Excel for advanced functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP to support financial analysis. • Train and adapt to specialized accounting software, such as Yardy, for housing authority transactions. • Ensure compliance with government accounting standards and grant management processes. • Support property management accounting activities, leveraging industry knowledge to streamline operations. • Collaborate with a small team to maintain a laid-back yet detail-oriented office environment. • Provide financial reporting and documentation as required by management. • Assist with the preparation of audits and other regulatory requirements.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting, demonstrating attention to detail. • Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger processes. • Proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP. • Experience with property management or government accounting and grant processes is highly desirable. • Ability to quickly learn and adapt to accounting software, particularly Yardy. • Excellent organizational and communication skills. • High attention to detail and accuracy in financial transactions. • Degree in accounting or related field preferred, but candidates with extensive experience will be considered.

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Lorain, OH
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
22.80 - 26.40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to join our team in Lorain, Ohio. This position is a Contract to permanent role, offering an opportunity to contribute your expertise in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger management. The ideal candidate will excel in financial operations within a local government setting and demonstrate a solid understanding of accounting processes and systems. Responsibilities: • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring accurate coding and posting to the general ledger. • Oversee payroll tasks, including vendor payments and issuing checks to insurance companies. • Perform bank reconciliations and maintain financial records with precision and attention to detail. • Utilize Excel for advanced functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP to support financial analysis. • Train and adapt to specialized accounting software, such as Yardy, for housing authority transactions. • Ensure compliance with government accounting standards and grant management processes. • Support property management accounting activities, leveraging industry knowledge to streamline operations. • Collaborate with a small team to maintain a laid-back yet detail-oriented office environment. • Provide financial reporting and documentation as required by management. • Assist with the preparation of audits and other regulatory requirements.
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