Bookkeeper

Description We 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 work papers for annual reviews. Requirements - 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.

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