Outsourced Accounting Associate / Bookkeeper

Jimmy Jazz; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance plans and health/

Job summary

Brown Plus is seeking an Outsourced Accounting Associate/Bookkeeper to join our team in Lancaster, PA. You will work with clients to provide accounting support across A/P, A/R, payroll, and reconciliations, building strong client relationships.

The position can be based out of Camp Hill or Lancaster and occasional travel to client locations is required. Associate degree in accounting preferred and QuickBooks experience required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting preferred.
• Ability to travel to clients as needed.
• Desire and ability to grow and advance in this role.
• Ability to work independently & as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services for a variety of clients.
• Perform day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Prepare and maintain financial records and supporting schedules.
• Assist with payroll processing and related accounting activities.
• Identify and research accounting discrepancies and recommend solutions.
• Communicate directly with clients to obtain information, answer questions, and provide support.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet client deadlines and deliver high-quality service.
• Maintain accurate and organized client records.

Skills

Travel readiness

Independent & team work

Growth mindset

Education

Associate Degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

• Location 454 New Holland Avenue,Suite 101,Lancaster, PA, 17602,United States

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

Brown Plus is seeking an Outsourced Accounting Associate/Bookkeeper to join our team. As an Outsourced Accounting Associate/Bookkeeper, you will work closely with clients and internal team members to provide accounting and financial support to a variety of industries and clients. You will have the opportunity to support a variety of accounting functions, including Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R), payroll, and account reconciliations, while building strong client relationships and expanding your technical accounting skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services for a variety of clients
• Perform day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance
• Prepare and maintain financial records and supporting schedules
• Assist with payroll processing and related accounting activities
• Identify and research accounting discrepancies and recommend solutions
• Communicate directly with clients to obtain information, answer questions, and provide support
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet client deadlines and deliver high-quality service
• Maintain accurate and organized client records

The position can be based out of our Camp Hill or Lancaster, PA office and travel to client locations in the area is also required on an as needed basis.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Associate Degree in Accounting preferred
• Ability to travel to clients as needed
• Desire and ability to grow and advance in this role
• Ability to work independently & as part of a team
• Valid drivers license or reliable transportation

Experience

• QuickBooks (including QB’s Online) experience required

Summary

Brown Plus is consistently recognized as a top workplace and leading firm in the region. In 2025, the firm was ranked the #3 Best Place to Work in Pennsylvania (mid-sized category)—its 22nd win—and named the #1 Best Company to Work For in Maryland and a Top 5 Best Place to Work for Women. Nationally, Brown Plus was also ranked a Top 15 Best Accounting Firm to Work For (15-time honoree) and recognized as a 2026 America’s Best Workplaces award recipient. Additionally, the firm was named a Top Regional Firm in the Mid-Atlantic and ranked the #2 CPA firm locally in the Central Penn Business Journal’s 2026 Book of Lists.

Some of the benefits that have led us to winning these recognitions include:

• Competitive compensation
• Healthcare insurance plans and savings accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Discretionary profit-sharing plan after meeting eligibility requirements
• Life insurance, long-term and short-term disability
• Paid vacation, holidays, personal, and sick time
• Paid parental leave

The pay range for this position is $50,000 to $64,000 and is intended to give candidates an overview of the potential compensation for this role. Actual salary offers may vary based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: individual qualifications, experience, licensure, skills, geographical location and market conditions. We are committed to equitable pay practices and strive to ensure that our compensation aligns with industry standards.

In addition to our benefits, we support our team members in attaining life balance by balancing professional growth and their personal lives through various programs:

• We have Brown Plus Workplace by Design, which allows our team to create the flexible schedules that work for them, including flex-time for team members on a traditional schedule, as well as hybrid and remote-work options.
• Brown Plus Emerging Professionals is a professional development group for our team members with less than 8 years of experience to network and explore topics related to their career development.
• Assistance for those studying for the Bookkeeper Certification (CB).
• Social events and activities with the Brown Plus Team.

Brown Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Brown Plus participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov .