Full Charge Bookkeeper

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.