Bookkeeper

The Bookkeeper position is responsible for the accurate, timely, and confidential administration of payroll, accounting, and financial operations for the Lorain County Metropolitan Park District. This position performs full-cycle payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable functions, reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance activities while ensuring adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and Park District policies and procedures.

This role serves as a key administrative and financial resource to management and staff and assists in maintaining the integrity of the Park District’s financial systems and records. The position requires a high level of discretion, independent judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced government environment.

The Bookkeeper may assist with policy implementation, audit preparation, budget monitoring, and supervision or coordination of administrative and payroll-related functions.

Applicants should possess an associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field;
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum of three (3) years of payroll, bookkeeping, accounting, or governmental finance experience preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Rate of Pay: $37,000 to $72,000 with $54,000 as the midpoint, commensurate with experience.

This position is considered a confidential administrative position and may have access to sensitive personnel, payroll, labor relations, and financial information. The employee may assist management with implementation of policies, administration of collectively bargained agreements, personnel administration, financial reporting, and operational procedures requiring the exercise of independent judgment and discretion.

Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license. New employees must satisfactorily complete a background check. Lorain County Metropolitan Park District policy prohibits hiring new employees who are tobacco users.

Lorain County Metro Parks is an equal opportunity employer.

• Administer and process full-cycle payroll using Paylocity, ensuring accurate and timely processing of wages, taxes, deductions, direct deposits, garnishments, and benefit contributions
• Review and audit payroll reports before and after processing to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Maintain employee payroll records, tax documentation, leave balances, and deduction records
• Process payroll adjustments including retroactive pay, supplemental payroll, final pay, benefit adjustments, and other special compensation
• Administer OPERS, Ohio Deferred Compensation, garnishments, child support orders, voluntary deductions, and other payroll-related with holdings
• Coordinate payroll-related onboarding and offboarding activities, including employee setup and termination processing
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and reporting requirements
• Assist employees and supervisors with payroll questions, timekeeping issues, and payroll-related concerns while maintaining confidentiality

• Perform accounts payable and accounts receivable processing and reconciliation
• Verify invoices, purchase orders, receipts, and supporting documentation for accuracy and proper authorization
• Maintain accurate accounting records within Sage and related financial systems
• Prepare and reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and general ledger accounts
• Assist with preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, fund statements, and internal financial reports
• Monitor cash flow, operating funds, investments, and…