Government Bookkeeper: Payroll & Financial Ops

Lorain County Metropolitan Park District; Carlisle Township (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorain County Metro Parks seeks a Bookkeeper to manage payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and general accounting in a government setting. This role ensures GAAP compliance, maintains confidential financial records, and supports audits and budget monitoring.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in accounting or related field with at least three years of payroll and bookkeeping experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Salary range reflects experience and is based on Ohio standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of payroll, bookkeeping, accounting, or governmental finance experience.
• Experience in a government environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll using Paylocity with accurate wages, taxes, deductions, and benefits.
• Perform accounts payable/receivable processing and reconciliations.
• Maintain accounting records in Sage and prepare monthly/annual financial statements.
• Monitor cash flow and assist with budget monitoring and financial analysis.
• Prepare tax documentation (W-9, 1099) and vendor payment records; audit-ready records.
• Support compliance with governmental accounting standards and park district policies.

Skills

Payroll administration

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Paylocity

Sage

Confidentiality

Time management

Detail orientation

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Paylocity

Sage

Job description

Lorain County Metro Parks seeks a Bookkeeper to manage payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and general accounting in a government setting. This role ensures GAAP compliance, maintains confidential financial records, and supports audits and budget monitoring.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in accounting or related field with at least three years of payroll and bookkeeping experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Salary range reflects experience and is based on Ohio standards.