Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This role will oversee core financial activities including billing, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, and month-end reporting across related entities. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable managing reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support in a structured accounting environment.
Responsibilities:
• Generate and send monthly invoices to the appropriate funding sources for affiliated organizations, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution.
• Record daily cash receipts and deposit activity in the general ledger to maintain current and reliable financial records.
• Manage the full accounts receivable cycle, including monitoring outstanding balances and following up to support timely collections.
• Coordinate assigned projects on behalf of the organization and communicate accounting-related updates or issues to leadership as needed.
• Reconcile revenue activity against the general ledger and cash records to confirm completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare quarterly and year-end financial submissions for grantors related to charter school operations.
• Maintain general ledger activity by entering journal entries, making corrections, and producing routine financial reports.
• Complete month-end closing tasks and prepare monthly financial reporting packages for charter school boards of directors.
• Support administration of organizational financial programs, including 403(b) activity and year-end reconciliations with participating school districts.
• Assist with audit preparation by organizing schedules, supporting documentation, and related workpapers for annual reviews.• Experience working with general ledger accounting and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Proven ability to manage month-end close activities and prepare supporting reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience overseeing accounts receivable processes, including invoicing and payment tracking.
• Strong understanding of journal entries, account corrections, and financial reporting procedures.
• Ability to prepare and review reconciliations with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet and accounting software tools used for bookkeeping and reporting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.