Bookkeeper – Government / Fund Accounting (Part-Time, Remote)

Remote Full-time
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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