Bookkeeper – Government / Fund Accounting (Part-Time, Remote)
Planned Hire for Municipal Engagement | Remote (US-Based)
We are a CPA-backed governmental accounting and financial operations firm supporting public agencies, municipalities, and grant-funded organizations through disciplined bookkeeping, fund tracking, and audit-ready financial systems.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper as a planned hire for an upcoming municipal engagement requiring weekly accounting activity under modified accrual / GASB standards.
This role is ideal for a bookkeeper with experience in nonprofit, municipal, school, church, or grant-funded accounting environments who values clean reconciliations, organized records, and consistency.
You will work directly under the supervision of our Governmental Accounting Lead and Audit & Controls Lead.
Responsibilities
Record all cash receipts and cash disbursements to the general ledger by program
Track income and expenses by GL and program/fund
Perform bank, credit card, and account reconciliations
Enter and allocate payroll information into the accounting system (bi-weekly)
Maintain vendor files, W9 documentation, and deposit records by fiscal year (July 1 – June 30)
Maintain organized, audit-ready accounting records and documentation
Generate check data and support check runs as needed
Record miscellaneous journal entries as directed by the Governmental Accounting Lead
Assist in maintaining the fixed asset log as purchases occur
Support month-end close by ensuring all transactions and reconciliations are complete
Maintain historical files and accounting records to support audit schedules
Participate in a weekly 15-minute check-in with the client
Qualifications
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years bookkeeping experience
MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE supporting nonprofit, municipal, or grant-funded organizations
Strong reconciliation discipline and attention to detail
QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software proficiency
Comfortable working under CPA supervision
Highly organized, reliable, and consistent
US-based and available for steady weekly work
Hours & Structure
15–20 hours per week
Remote
Long-term engagement contingent upon award
Reports to Governmental Accounting team
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