Job Description
Job Description
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.