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 Apply tot his job